My dog has a dry lump on his neck under his collar. What should I do?

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I have a male chichuahua where his collar goes around his neck on the spine part off to the side has a small lump that is dried out and the hair is thin and broke off what could this be and how to treat it

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It is difficult to know what the initial lesion was, an insect bite, a skin growth, or a place where his collar has rubbed and irritated the skin are all possible causes. I would do the following; Replace his collar with a chest harness to let the area rest Clean the lump with warm water and then leave open to dry Measure the lump with a ruler In 2 weeks measure the lump again. Check for growth, changes in texture, colour or bleeding. If you notice any of these then I would advise a check-up at the vet.

My dog has a dry lump on his neck under his collar. What should I do?

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