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Why does my dog still have a lump where the tick was a week ago?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Japanese Spitz | Female | spayed | 2 years and 9 months old | 11 lbs

One week ago I found tick near the nose on my dog second time this year and I just wonder is it normal she still has Lump on the same spot where the tick was after week had passed. (I can't take better picture but I think the size of it is visible enough)

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on June 26th, 2018

Hi ! Yes it is normal for a lump to be still there as the tick causes quite a bit of local inflammation. It is normal for a lump also to remain from now onwards, it is a normal reaction of the body. It would be important to know if the head of the tick has been removed or if it has been left under the skin. If left, it will contribute to inflammation and further treatment might be required. As this is the second time Joshie gets a tick this year I would recommend to use a product that prevents Joshie from getting ticks, I have used Seresto collars quite successfully for example. Hope this helps !

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