My dog has a lump that's spreading after a dog bite. What is it?

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My dog has a lump in her neck by her shoulder and the other day my other dog attacked her and the lump got bigger and now it's grown bigger and bigger in size and now it's starting to go down her leg and more into her neck but in the neck region it's almost like a liquid but in her shoulder area and her leg it's more hard but it's just keeps getting bigger and bigger slowly at a quick pase. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 125 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It's probably an infection that is spreading due to the bite, you must take her to the vet ASAP, the vet will drain the fluids that accumulated under the skin and prescribe antibiotics to fight the infection.

My dog has a lump that's spreading after a dog bite. What is it?

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