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What's this black spot on my dog's eye? Should I take them to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 5 years old

What is the black dot that has developed on my dogs eye

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 25th, 2019

Black spots on a dogs eye indicates either an eye freckle or eye tumor. The next step is to get your vet to do a complete eye exam, which then may lead to a second opinion through a veterinary ophthalmologist to confirm. I do hope that this is just an eye freckle, but it is impossible to say for sure with just a photo. I wish you all the best moving forward with Beck. Best wishes and take care. : )

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