Blood-Filled Bumps on an Old Coonhound's Eyelids
by A reader
The dog is not mine - I take care of him 2x/wk. Family is not interested in providing much care (or love). Dog does not have a regular vet and does not get regular care.
any ideas about what the problem might be, what TX might be.
Blood-filled blister-like bumps on the eyelids of an older dog are often small blood vessel growths. Most are benign (hemangiomas), but some can be a cancerous form (hemangiosarcoma), especially on lightly pigmented skin exposed to sun. Other common eyelid growths in old dogs, like oil-gland growths, can also bleed.
Since the bump is now on the inside of the lid too, it may start to rub the eye. A vet can usually remove small eyelid growths with little fuss, and testing it tells you whether it's benign. If the family isn't able to take him, it might help to talk with them about a low-cost clinic.
Watch for bleeding, fast growth, squinting or tearing, and keep him from rubbing the eye.
See eye and eyelid tumors in dogs.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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