My puppy has a red, scabby bump on her head. What should I do?

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My puppy has a bump on her head and it looks like it is scabing over and really red! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 6 days old | 2.5 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thank you for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! From the pictures it appears like a scab or a cyst that ruptured (more common in older dogs than younger dogs). You can clean it daily with 3% hydrogen peroxide and if it does not appear to be healing up in a few days you may need to take her into her veterinarian to take a closer look. Best to you!

My puppy has a red, scabby bump on her head. What should I do?

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