My 2-week old puppy has a large fluid-filled lump. What should I do?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It sounds like this wound that became a lump that is oozing fluid has become an abscess, or a pocket of infected fluid. Abscesses form when infection is trapped under the skin or within tissues such as fat or muscle. The bacteria will try to find a way out, so they can break through the skin and create a "draining tract" of pus. This should be addressed by your veterinarian, who will likely drain the abscess and open it up to allow continuous drainage. Antibiotics for at least 2 weeks will be needed, along with pain medications. Depending on the size of the wound/abscess, a bandage may be needed. I hope this is helpful! Thank you for seeking care for your Luna!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be an abscess or possibly a pulled muscle or inflammation. An exam would definitely be needed to know for sure what this is. I would highly recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Hopefully this is nothing serious. Best of luck!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Tootsie! I would worry it is an abscess. The skin looks red and bruised and the "water" you feel may be puss. Since Tootsie is so young that makes him more fragile than older puppies, meaning he may deteriorate quickly. I suggest you take him to the Vet for an exam and if they think it is an abscess then antibiotics can be provided. I hope this helps and I wish you all the best!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is not possible to know what this is without an examination. This lesion you describe could potentially be something like an abscess for example. However, other things are possible. I recommend that you have Leah 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!

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!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could potentially be an abscess. I would highly recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. This is usually treated with local therapy with drainage, flushing and and debridement as well as systemic antibiotics. Good luck and have a good day!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely a small abscess. I recommend that you have Sassy evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to clean this locally and recommend antibiotics to get rid of this infection. Good luck and have a good night!