Why does my dog have a lump under his eye?

Answer by  Aaron60 (46)

The most common symptom with lumps located right under the dogs eye are Melanocytic tumors formed by abnormal melanocytes. Common tumors originate from the iris and are usually benign.

Answer by  mb (5482)

This could be a number of things. The mostly likly is an infected tear gland or a sebacous cyst. See a vet.

Answer by  ammnivarghese (262)

Even among the animals, lumps are common, this can be due to a hurt he had, or can be some swelling occured during the day. Better, take advise from a doctor.

Answer by  shastie (1601)

It could be a number of things from a plain cyst to a tumor. You should take your dog to the vet and have them check it out.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

You should take him to the vet a fly could have ;aid and egg under his skins and the grub is now growing in there it needs removed.

Answer by  katharine (3981)

There are a lot of possible reasons for the lump. It could be an abscess, a sting from a bug, or a growth.

Answer by  bingo (66)

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