My dog has a lump on its head. Could it be a cyst? How do I treat it?

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Sweat gland cyst on my dogs head. How do I treat this. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 3 years and 7 months old | 15 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Many times these types of cysts will resolve on their own. You can use a medicated shampoo like Dechra DermaBenSs Shampoo that will help flush the follicle. However, if it gets big enough, it can sometimes get infected and need treatment from a vet. Try to avoid squeezing these cysts as you can cause some more damage. Here is a helpful article on sebaceous cysts, which I think is what you may be seeing: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/08/16/sebaceous-cysts.aspx

My dog has a lump on its head. Could it be a cyst? How do I treat it?

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