Rachel B. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My blue heeler puppy, Zombra, has a large, blood-filled bump on her head that has grown significantly in size over the past few days. She is itching and shaking her head frequently, and the bump is now oozing blood and pus. The bump is causing her discomfort and she tries to bite when we get near it. What should I do to help her until I can take her to the vet in the morning?

March 28th, 2023

Timothy F. answered

The bump on Zombra's head is likely an abscess from an injury, which has now ruptured, releasing blo...

March 28th, 2023

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