My dog has an infected lump on his head. Can I treat it at home?

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My 1 year old male kelpie cross german shepard had a lump on his head for the past few days and ive inspected it with tweezers and it was a bunch of ingrown hairs which i successfully plucked out but there was pus and seems as though there is an infection from the hairs, i was just wondering if there was anything i can do to get rid of any possible infection or to prevent infection without having to take him to a vet that will cost me hundreds of dollars for antibiotics? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If you can shave the fur away and clean the area twice daily with warm and mild soap then apply a topical antibacterial cream twice daily it may help. If the area gets worse or isn't starting to improve with a week you should have her seen by a Vet. Most exams and antibiotics shouldn't be that expensive. I hope this helps and I wish Akuma the best!

My dog has an infected lump on his head. Can I treat it at home?

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