My dog's eye lump keeps growing. Should I keep monitoring it?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Male | neutered | 6 years and 4 months old | 95 lbs
My 6 year old Lab has a cyst/growth near his eye that continues to grow. The vet said we would just monitor the growth. About 2 months ago the cyst appeared to have ruptured and the area was soft and flat. Within about 2 weeks the growth had reappeared and now seams larger than the previous lump. He does not seem to be bothered by it unless I touch it, although he is such a great guy and doesn’t complain about anything. I would love another opinion on how long to just watch it. Thank you!
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Published on November 25th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I do not think you should continue to just monitor it as it is likely going to continue to grow. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!
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Published on December 10th, 2016
You are correct this growth by Batman's eye could be a wart, but any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. I would recommend taking him into the vet to have it examined. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of it's cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Without seeing it in person, I can't say if it's serious or not, but it is concerning that is has grown bigger in a short amount of time. I would have Batman examined by a vet today if your vet has normal business hours, or first thing Monday.
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