Dark Growth on Dog’s Lower Eyelid

June 27, 2014

Hi Terri,
From the photo, this could be a malignant melanoma (it is a black color) or it could be a benign growth such as an adnenoma.

To differentiate between a benign or a malignant growth, check on rate of growth.

1) A malignant growth will double in size in a few weeks. A benign growth grows much slower over several months to a year.

2) Tissue sample of the growth can determine under the microscope exactly between benign or malignant.

Treating it homeopathically would be preferable to surgery. As you discovered on your other dog’s ear, just to have it surgically removed, you will discover that more growths will appear. A holistic approach will encourage the body to shrink the growth, or prevent it from continuing to enlarge.

Vaccinations seem to be the trigger to cause growths, warts, cysts, tumors, etc to appear. Creating a condition that is called ‘vaccinosis’ in holistic medicine. Therefore, I would advise NO MORE vaccinations. You will need to seek the help of a holistic veterinarian to write an exemption form.

Another resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org.

Make sure your dog is on a healthy diet, no DRY FOOD. See our page on 10 Best Dog Food Options, https://www.organic-pet-digest.com/10-best-dog-food-options.html.

Use only natural flea/tick products, such as EVOLV from www.wondercide.com.

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Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

DISCLAIMER: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.

Thank you for your response, this has been slow growing over 3-4 months maybe a little more, thank you for your advice I am going to do some switching ASAP and I will keep you updated.

Hey, I have a little question about the pigmentation on the dogs eyelid on the right side of the tumour. Is that normal? My dog has that kind of pigmentation on his eye, it has not raised but it keeps growing. It has been about an year since I first noticed it. I have taken him to a vet, who said she isn’t quite sure what it could be. The size of it is irregular, it’s black and approx. 4mm wide and it’s spreadig to his tearduct. Also if it would be a tumour, what kind of treatments would there be if it has made it’s way to the tearduct. Hope to hear from you!

Dear Anonymous,

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