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There is a hard pimple on the dog’s back

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Lucas Davis
There is a hard knot on the dog's back, which may be caused by the unabsorbed vaccine. This situation usually occurs after the dog has received an injection. It is recommended that the owner use a warm towel for hot compress. In addition, if the dog has not had an injection recently, it may be because the dog has a cyst or lipoma on its back. The owner can observe it. If the pimple continues to grow, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the hospital in time. Check at the pet hospital to see if surgical removal is needed.

1. The vaccine is not absorbed

If the hard bump on the dog's back appears after the injection, it may be because the drug has not been fully absorbed. In this regard, the owner can give the dog a hot compress with a warm towel or rub it with his hands to promote the absorption of the medicine. If the medicine is absorbed, the lumps will disperse.

2. Tumor

If the hard pimple on the dog’s back has been growing for a while, and the pimple is getting bigger and bigger as time goes by, and the dog also If there are some painful symptoms, it is likely to be a tumor. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital as soon as possible for a x-ray examination to see if it is a benign tumor or a malignant tumor, and to see if surgical removal can be an option.

3. Sebaceous cyst

When the dog’s hair follicles and pores are blocked by things, the skin will become inflamed, and then some small pimples will grow. As long as these cysts are not very large pimples, they are generally not harmful to dogs. If you want to treat them, just give your dog oral anti-inflammatory drugs and apply ointment.

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