My puppy has a back lump and is sneezing. What should I do?

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My puppy has a sore on his back it's not oozing it's just a small lump I noticed he scratched. He may have a cold as he sneezes. He's an indoor pup and is not exposed to other dogs be has no ticks or fleas. What home remedies can you suggest. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 30 days old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's difficult to know what this is and in-turn how to treat this without seeing the lump, or being able to do an exam. Lumps in puppies are ofter due to infection, trauma, or may be from a vaccination reaction. Many of the causes will resolve on their own within a couple of weeks and does not need any specific treatment. If it's infection, then the lump will increase in size and will appear red. If it does this, or is not resolving within two weeks, then I recommend having him evaluated by a vet, so they can determine the cause and advise on the best treatment. If Cody is continuously sneezing throughout the day with yellow or greenish discharge, then I would also be suspicious of an upper respiratory infection and recommend taking him to the vet for examination and treatment. If it's one or two sneezes a day and you're not seeing much of the discharge from the nose, then I would not worry too much about it. I hope that helps and Cody gets better soon.

My puppy has a back lump and is sneezing. What should I do?

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