My dog has a skin bump. Is it a bug bite? Does he need a vet or meds?

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What kind of bug bite does the attached picture look like on my dog? And will he need additional meds or a vet visit if he is already taking Trifexis monthly? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 5 years and 9 months old | 14 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to see that Ranger is having a skin problem. External parasite and bug bites can definitely create lesions like this on dogs. Ticks, fleas, spiders, ants, bees, etc could all cause something like this. But having said that, this could just be a pus filled pimple that we call a pustule. This is caused by a staph bacteria that lives on the surface of the skin. It is non contagious to other pets and people. I don't think any additional medicines will be required but monitor the area closely for resolution. Some insect bites can cause a lot of local damage around the bite wound if that's what this is. If this worsens, spreads, or persists, have your veterinarian look at it and advise you. Good luck with Ranger. Hopefully this will just resolve on it's own despite the cause.

My dog has a skin bump. Is it a bug bite? Does he need a vet or meds?

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