My dog's face bump is draining after a bite. Is it infected?

It could be that Tank has an abscess. This commonly occur after animal bites and are very painful to the dog. He does need to see a vet tomorrow, as if he does have an abscess, it will need to be drained and flushed, and he will need antibiotics to treat it. I hope this helps!

It sounds like Cujo has developed an abscess from this bite, and he needs veterinary attention now for it. The abscess needs to be drained and flushed sterilely, and he will need antibiotics to treat the infection. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

It sounds like Scar has a hematoma (blood blister). It is not a good idea to drain it as that often times leads to you introducing an infection into the hematoma and then it will become an abscess. If it is bothering him then you should get him to a vet for treatment. If it is not bothering him then just leave it alone. Hematomas usually resolve on their own over time. Just keep in mind that it could take weeks to months to go completely away. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

This still could be an insect bite, but without being able to see and feel it in person it's impossible to know for certain what it may be. An abscess would be another possibility. Since it has opened and there appears to be some bruising surrounding it I would recommend taking Snickers to a veterinarian today. She may need antibiotics now that it is draining. I would recommend keeping the area clean in the meantime using just water on a washcloth and preventing her from licking it. She may need to wear an e-collar to keep her from licking.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This lump you describe could potentially be something like an abscess for example. However, other things are possible. If there is really an abscess, this should not be treated at home. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. If an abscess was noted, further local therapy with drainage and antibiotics would be recommended. Good luck and best wishes!

I am sorry to hear about Daisy! Due to the size of this lesion and the fact that it isn't improving, I would recommend taking Daisy to the vet for examination of this swelling. I would be concerned that we could have a bacterial infection like an abscess, that this could be a spider bite or other insect bite, or possibly even a mass/tumor. The vet can examine the area and may try to aspirate the swelling (use a small needle to remove any fluid present or collect cells that may help identify the cause of the swelling and the best treatment). Best of luck with Daisy!

It's probably an infection that is spreading due to the bite, you must take her to the vet ASAP, the vet will drain the fluids that accumulated under the skin and prescribe antibiotics to fight the infection.