My dog's leg hurts, he can't walk. Is it an insect bite or a growth?

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My dog got bitten by some type of insect near his leg and he in pain he can’t walk I’m trying to figure out what this is . Do you know what caused him to get this bit in his leg ? Do you know the symptom to this ? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Male | 3 years and 4 months old | 0.49 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I don’t think that looks like a bite wound. It looks more like a growth that has ruptured. I recommend having a vet look at it. If he is licking it, it is infected and needs antibiotics. If he isn’t walking and he is licking it, it is painful. A closer look by a vet may locate a cause. Good luck and kisses to Guero!

My dog's leg hurts, he can't walk. Is it an insect bite or a growth?

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