What is this bump near my dog's whiskers? Could it be a flea bite?

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Hello! My dog Roskoe recently got a bump near his whiskers and I have no idea what it is, my boyfriend suspects it could be a flea bite because we are currently treating Roskoe and our apartment for fleas. It has been there for a few days maybe almost a week now and I'm getting worried. I do not believe that it hurts him because when I have touched it he doesnt seem bothered but I do not want it to get worse. What could it be? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 year old | 38 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Not likely a flea bite - there would be hundreds on his body since fleas bite a lot! It could be an infected follicle, bacterial or fungal skin infection, mites, or a mass like a histiocytoma. I would recommend having Roskoe evaluated by his vet to see what could be going on.

What is this bump near my dog's whiskers? Could it be a flea bite?

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