A hard lump on a dog's neck may be caused by induration caused by injected drugs, swollen lymph nodes, tumors or parasite bites. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment after determining the cause to avoid delaying the condition. If the induration is caused by injection of drugs, it is recommended that the owner use a warm towel for hot compress. But if it is caused by swollen lymph nodes, tumors or parasites, you need to seek medical treatment in time.
1. Induration caused by injected drugs
If the dog has recently been vaccinated or subcutaneously injected with drugs, hard bumps will appear due to poor absorption of the drug or improper injection site of the drug. It is recommended that owners gently massage their dogs or apply them with warm towels to promote blood circulation and help drug absorption.
2. Enlarged lymph nodes
If the hard lump grows symmetrically on both sides of the dog’s neck and is elastic when pressed, it may be Caused by swollen lymph nodes in dogs. Once a dog has swollen lymph nodes, it means that there is a source of infection in the dog's body. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination to find out whether it is a local infection or a systemic infection. Do not use medicine casually to prevent the condition from getting worse.
3. Tumor
If the dog is older and the lumps continue to grow, there may be a tumor on the neck. At this time, you need to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and diagnosis in time. Generally, cell puncture can be used to determine the nature of the pimple, and then the specific treatment method can be considered. If it is determined to be a tumor, surgery may be performed, pathological diagnosis may be sent, etc.
4. Parasite bites
If the owner does not deworm the dog for a long time, the parasites will penetrate deep into the skin and cause hard flesh bumps to appear on the dog's body. . For example, when a tick bites a dog, it will bury its mouthparts into the dog's skin to suck blood, so hard bumps will appear. This situation generally requires surgical removal. At the same time, owners should be careful not to pull out the tick directly with their hands, otherwise the tick's mouthparts may be left in the dog's skin, which may lead to abscesses on the dog's skin over a long period of time. .