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My Shar Pei has a bleeding, oozing lump behind his ear. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shar Pei | Male | neutered | 23 lbs

My sharpei appears to have a lump behind his right ear and the skin is broken seeping sticky liquid and blood.

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

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Published on April 11th, 2020

This could be an abscess or a cyst that has grown and then ruptured. Shar peis also tend to have a skin condition known as mucinosis where thick fluid called mucin accumulates under the skin - it is possible that your dog is suffering from this condition as well. I'd recommend having a vet examine in person since antibiotics or other medications might be necessary.

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