It's right on the top of her head (skull). I thought it was a tick but it just looks gray, very smooth, and soft. It's kind of bulbous. But it's not even the size of a pencil-eraser. I looked all the way to her skin and I see no legs or scaling like a tick's body usually has. If it was a tick it's something like I've never seen before.
It's either growing out of her head or it's stuck there, but I don't want to pull it out. Do you have any idea what I'm talking about?
2006-11-08 14:14:56 · 10 answers · asked by Paul 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It kinda sounds like a tick. When they are fully engorged, it is very hard to see the legs. It may be a cyst or small tumor. Wouldn't hurt to have it looked at. It might need to be removed.
2006-11-08 14:18:26 · answer #1 · answered by piper 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a tick, but as dogs get older, they begin to develop warts and sometimes they are gray in color. You should go to a vet because the growth could be a skin cancer. It would terrible if it were a cancerous growth that could have been removed and you didn't do anything.
2006-11-08 22:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My dog got a cyst on her head and it was bulbous and smooth...we had to drain the liquid out of it but my mother is a vet and we did it at home..if you are really worried take your dog to the vet. It might be a tick that is just burrowed deeper than most...oil will take it out (i've heard).
2006-11-08 14:24:34 · answer #3 · answered by Julie D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do hope I am wrong, but could it be a plastic "BB" from an air gun? there are some folks around who might find such a thng as shooting a dog fun :(
Depends on how "soft" it is, but gray, smooth, small and shiny just made me wonder.
If you have a digital camera, it might be helpful if you could pop a photo up and then edit your question to include a link to the photo?
2006-11-08 14:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mark T 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get her under some good lighting and look again. If you are sure it is not a tick then you should bring her to the vet tomorrow for a check. It could be a smaller variety as well, best to bring her in either way. good luck
2006-11-08 14:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
My dog has what are called "skin tabs" around his eyes, it could be one of those, which are harmless, just like a mole or a wart on a human. Alot of older dogs get these on their head and face for some reason, but its nothing to worry about. If it seems to be growing bigger over time or changing color you might want to bring her to the vet.
2006-11-08 14:22:33 · answer #6 · answered by irisheyes47 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sure there ought to be extra desirable than the two you have chanced on you ought to flow throw her/him with a internet comb then bathe her/him extra offten with some dogs shampoo additionally there could be some tick killer for canines on your interior reach puppy save so look out for that
2016-12-14 04:04:02 · answer #7 · answered by binford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if its a tick,Just put rubbing alochol on it and if its a tick it will come out!If not I think you should have vet look at it!Hollywood
2006-11-08 14:24:58 · answer #8 · answered by hollywood 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh geeeeeeeeeeze........It is TOO a TICK!!!
Pick it OFF!!
Duh....
If you're a sissy,wash your hands afterwards.
sheeeeeeeeeeesh
2006-11-09 00:33:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
is it possible your dog has been shot with a BB gun or pellett gun ?i would attempt to get it off,but if you can,t handle the site of blood don,t do it,take it to the vet..
2006-11-08 14:28:22 · answer #10 · answered by reseda1420 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋