My dog's inner eye is discolored. Biopsy or wait for specialist?

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Our two year old husky/shepherd mix developed an area of discoloration in his inner left eye. Can’t get an appointment with an ophthalmologist for five weeks. Regular vet (who hasn’t yet examined our dog) wants to do a biopsy under anesthesia this week. I hate to wait five weeks for the eye dr but unsure of having the vet biopsy this when i have no idea how much experience he has with something like this. I am unsure if it is the dog’s third eyelid.

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

It looks like pigmentation of the third eyelid. It may be normal but it may be melanoma (cancerous); those are the two most common reasons for this presentation. The biopsy is probably needed although an experienced ophthalmologist may be able to tell what it is just by looking at it. These are your options: 1. Do nothing but monitor it until the appointment with the ophthalmologist. If it seems to get worse try to get in to see them on emergency or let your regular vet examine it. 2. Go to your regular vet now to see what they think after seeing it (+/- on the biopsy) 3. Try to find another ophthalmologist in the area so you can get an appointment sooner. Here are some I found near your zip code. ( https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951399 ) ( https://vcahospitals.com/mill-run/services/advanced-care/ophthalmology ) ( https://www.riversideanimalcare.com/our-services/internal-medicine/ ) ( http://www.acvo.org/ophthalmologist-search )

My dog's inner eye is discolored. Biopsy or wait for specialist?

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