My dog has a bump under his eye, but he's acting normal. What is it?

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My dog has a bump under his eye. It doesn’t bug him, not painful. he is eating regularly, drinking regularly and acting perfectly normal. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Long Coat) | Male | unneutered | 10 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I can definitely see a lump or swollen area under his right eye. This could be due to a tumor of some kind, a localized inflammatory reaction or infection, or an abscessed tooth root. If he's acting normal, I would not consider this to be an emergency, but he does need to be seen by your veterinarian tomorrow if possible. He/she can palpate the area to help determine what is causing the swelling, and will advise you on what kind of treatment is needed depending on what is found.

My dog has a bump under his eye, but he's acting normal. What is it?

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