Why does my dog have a soft, squishy lump on her head after a fight?

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Hi! Our black lab has what I can only describe as a bubble on top of her head, between the ears. We only just noticed this after she got into a small fight with our other dog. There's no behavior changes and the bubble does not seem to be painful. It is soft, slightly protruding, and seems to be filled with liquid as it makes a squish sound when pet. We are wondering if she is in immediate harm or if we should be concerned at all? Thank you! Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 80 lbs

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be a site of a bite wound and, if so, could be an early abscess. It could also just be a cyst (harmless fluid-filled mass). If it continues to grow, has a discharge or seems painful at all Sam needs to get examined by her veterinarian. If it goes away or stays the same I would recommend mentioning it to her veterinarian at her next routine appointment.

Why does my dog have a soft, squishy lump on her head after a fight?

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