What is this grey lump on my dog's ear? Is it a tick or a growth?

I agree that this looks like an engorged tick on Bella's neck. Try to grab at the base of the attachment either firmly with a pair of tweezers or with your fingers, then smoothly and confidently pull it straight out. Your goal is to pull it straight out so that none of the mouth parts are left behind in the skin. If you're unable to remove it, seek veterinary attention for help in removing it. I can't tell what type of tick it is from the angles in this picture, but remember that ticks can transmit a variety of different infectious diseases. Due to this, I would have a blood test run on Bella in about 6 months to check for some of the more common diseases, like Lyme, Ehrlichia, or Anaplasma. If you don't already have her on a good flea and tick preventive medication, be sure to start one right away. I hope that everything goes well!

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Nusing from the picture, it appears as though she has a tick that is engorged on her face. It is hard to tell for sure because the puctures are slightly blurry but the shape and color has me thinking this is a tick. You can remove this but make sure to remove the head as well. There are videos on how to do this online. Also, you can have this looked at my a veterinarian to make absolute certain this is a tick before trying to remove it. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

This lump in Nico's ear could be a cyst, but it could also be a benign tumor or a malignant tumor. Unfortunately in a senior dog, there is always a chance a lump could be a malignant tumor. I would have Nico seen by a vet for this lump first thing Monday. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of it's cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options.

This actually does not look like a tick. This could be a little cyst or wart. Check it at the bottom closest to the skin. If it has tiny legs, it is a tick, and you should pull it out; if not, then it is a growth and you may want your vet to examine it.

That appears to be a tick. You should remove it as soon as possible. Follow the link below for instruction. Be sure Brandy is on an oral or topical tick preventive monthly and check her over for ticks each time after being outdoors. https://www.petcoach.co/article/tick-removal/

Unfortunately I cannot see this very clearly. Snce your dog is an older dog, this could be a nasty ulcerating tumor that would need to be examined by your vet, and possibly removed. This could also be a few ticks attached around the lesion. Check where those gray round things are attached to the skin: If you see little legs, then these are ticks, if not, then it is likely a tumor. Ticks can be removed manually with tweezers (grab tick carefully at the bottom closest to the skin and slowly pull up straight. It should then come out without leaving the head behind. If you are not sure, or worry about hurting your dog, take her to a vet for an exam, and removal.

That looks suspicious for a tick! Sometimes dermal lesions/skin tags can look like this. If you are not sure this is a tick, I recommend to have Jax examined today by the veterinarian. If it is a tick, it needs to be removed asap. Also, depending on disease prevalence, Jax may need to go on an antibiotic if tick borne disease is common in your area. Just in case it is a tick, here is a good link: https://www.petcoach.co/article/tick-removal/ I hope this helps.