Is a soft lump at my dog's injection site normal after 2 weeks?

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2 yr old 80lb doberman, got in a scuffle with are other doberman on 5/20 was scratched up pretty good. Took him to Vet, He was given a shot of Dexamethasone SP & penn procaine/Benzathine. Also a shot Enrofloxacin then a week of this orally. Has has healed well. now 2.5 weeks later he has gotten a 2x2x1 high lump at the injection site on the base of his neck. Lump is soft to the touch, no signs of distress. Is this a grave concern. I'm broke already after the emergency vet visit.. please help. Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Male | unneutered | 80 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

It certainly is possible to see swellings at injection sites, but 2.5 weeks later is a longer period of time than we will commonly see before a swelling will appear. If there is any possibility that Emmett was bit or injured at that location, I would certainly be worried that it could be an infection at that site (despite the antibiotics). If the swelling is getting larger, I would recommend having your veterinarian examine it. If it is a swelling from one of the injections, it should gradually get smaller and should not be painful. If it is not going away, is getting larger or is painful, it should be examined. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Is a soft lump at my dog's injection site normal after 2 weeks?

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