Puppy's vaccine site bump is growing. Is it a tumor or reaction?

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Hi, my puppy has grown a bump in her back and I was wondering what it was ...vet said it was because of the vaccine he had gave her but it's been getting bigger ...can it be a tumor. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

If the lump is getting bigger it may be worth taking her back to the vet to make sure that it's not infected. A tumor isn't impossible but fairly rare for a young puppy and more likely to be a vaccine reaction if that's where he gave it. Make sure the vet is fully aware as they may want to give her a Premedication before her next vaccines. You can try doing a warm compress on the lump to see if that may decrease some swelling. A warm washcloth every 6-8 hours for 5-10 minutes. I hope Moana is better soon.

Puppy's vaccine site bump is growing. Is it a tumor or reaction?

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