My dog had ticks, now has a growing bump. Is it an infection?

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My dad had ticks or fleas, but he had 2 dried up ones in between his back leg and his private area. I wasn't able to take them off since they were small. But 3 weeks later he has a growing bump in that area and now getting worse. What would be the problem. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 10 years and 4 months old | 5.3 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is very difficult to evaluate from a photograph but it is quite possible if there was a tick embedded you couldn't completely remove we could have a localized area of infection here. I would recommend putting a triple antibiotic ointment such as neosporin on the area three times a day. If it isn't looking improved within a few days, then a trip to the vet is needed as he may need oral medications or to have the vet remove any remnants of the tick. If he is licking the area then he may need an e-collar to prevent this. They can be purchased at your vet or at most pet stores.

My dog had ticks, now has a growing bump. Is it an infection?

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