My dog hit her head and has a bump. When should I call the vet?

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Hi, my dog Ruthie I think hit her had on the coffee table playing with our other dog. They play very rough. She has a big bump on her head. It has went down a little bit it’s been 4 days and there is still a pretty good sized bump. She has never acted any different but I am just wondering how long it takes for something like that to go down and at what point should I be concerned if it’s not going down. I did attach a photo of it now but it’s hard to tell. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 39 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Ouch, poor Ruthie! It could take from a week to two weeks for the bump to go down fully. Keep an eye on it, and if it doesn't go down or gets bigger, I would take her into the vet. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

My dog hit her head and has a bump. When should I call the vet?

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