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My dog has a strange bug-like growth. Is it a tick? What do I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 6 years and 6 months old | 80 lbs

My dog has a strange growth almost looks like a bug. I have a photo

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Answered By Debi Matlack

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 27th, 2020

That is a tick. You should use fine-point tweezers, to avoid tearing the tick and spreading possible infections into the bite area. Spread your dog's fur, then grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. Very gently, pull straight upward, in a slow, steady motion.

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