Dog's tick bite spot is red, hard, and growing. Is it normal?

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I removed a deer tick from right above my dogs eye lid. This was on Feb. 17th. He developed a red bald space around the site. The Dr. Checked and the head was intact to the tick and not puss from site even though it was raised. Antibiotics for 7 days. The spot has gotten bigger and harder, no puss. He is not showing any signs of being sick. 10 days of antibiotics starting today. Wondering if I should have asked for a needle biopsy or continue to wait and see? I am worried. Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Male | neutered | 2 years and 2 months old | 45 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

It’s common for a tick bite to have a raised firm nodule in the skin for several weeks. Be patient I expect this to go away in time. If not I recommend surgical removal and biopsy to get rid of it and check it for abnormal cells. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Amos.

Dog's tick bite spot is red, hard, and growing. Is it normal?

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