what is the bump on the back of my dogs head?
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Officially Called an “Occiput” This bony protuberance has an actual name: an “occiput.” It is a natural part of a dog's anatomy and is there for a couple of reasons. Its primary purpose is to protect the bones of the dog's skull and, in turn, his brain.
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Just like us, dogs can get whiteheads, blackheads, and enclosed pimples as well. Regardless of the type of pimple, though, the cause is always a blocked fur follicle. The differences arises in the degree the follicle is clogged and how deep the clog is located.
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If you feel a bump around your earlobe or scalp, it is most likely a benign cyst and it will go away without treatment. Sometimes the cyst will get bigger, but it should still go away without treatment. You should see a doctor if the cyst gets large, causes you pain, or affects your hearing.
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Pimples and black heads Dogs can get “clogged pores” just like people do, and these may form pimples or blackheads. Facial acne in dogs usually responds well to frequent cleaning with a benzoyl peroxide cleanser. Pimples or blackheads elsewhere can be a symptom of a bacterial skin infection or seborrhea.
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Often caused by animal bites or other wounds, head and neck abscesses show up suddenly, usually accompanied by a fever, and can leave a lopsided look to your dog's head or neck. These are extremely painful; if your dog has facial swelling and is refusing to eat or drink, an abscess could be the cause.
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A lipoma is the most common skin tumor found in dogs and is a benign accumulation of fat cells. Some dogs never have one, and others can be very lumpy because of multiple lipomas.
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Aural haematoma, this is a blood blister usually found on the outer skin of the ear pinna, seen as a swollen area which often causes the ear to droop. The swelling is soft and fluid-filled, it is often the result of a trauma such as a dog fight or vigorous ear shaking.
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What is canine acne? Canine acne is an inflammatory disorder of the lips and the skin of the muzzle. Dogs with mild cases of acne often have red bumps or pustules (pimples) on their skin. This can, in more severe cases, lead to generalized swelling of the lips and muzzle, bleeding wounds, or scabs on the face.
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When your dog's ears are flat against its head, it represents fear or aggression. Ears way back but not close to its head may mean that your dog is feeling sad.
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A red, painful, pus-filled bump on the back of the neck may be a boil. Boils, or furuncles, result from localized bacterial infections, which means that the infection is not affecting the surrounding skin or tissues. Cysts, acne, and blocked hair follicles can become infected and turn into boils.
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When the tiny blood vessels under the skin are injured, blood leaks out into the surrounding tissue, causing the swelling that forms a bump or knot on the head. A small bump with no other symptoms should be watched for a few days.
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When you lump occurring around the hairline at the back of your neck, it's likely connected to a hair follicle or sebaceous gland problem. Most of these lumps have pimple-like qualities. Ingrown hairs are commonly a problem at sites where you regularly remove hair, such as the nape of your neck, perhaps.
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Commonly Called a “Knowledge Bump” It is sometimes referred to as a “knowledge bump,” a “knowledge knot,” or a “wisdom bump,” so it should come as no surprise that it was once thought to be an indication of a dog's intelligence. Some breeds of dogs have a more prominent bump than others.
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A bump on your forehead, even if it's small and doesn't hurt, can still be cause for concern. Swelling under the skin (called a hematoma or “goose egg”) is usually a temporary symptom of head trauma.
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Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of a protein called keratin. It causes small bumps around hair follicles on the body. Lipomas are collections of fatty tissue under the skin and are often painless. They usually form on the neck, back, or shoulders.
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Sadness: One possibility is sadness, which often results in ears that are tucked down close to the sides of the head. Dogs may show this when a favorite person departs. I once saw a dog pull his ears back like this when he saw some of his dog buddies playing but he couldn't join them because he was on a stay.
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When your dog's ears are forward, it means the dog is paying close attention to something or is curious. When your dog's ears are flat against its head, it represents fear or aggression. Ears way back but not close to its head may mean that your dog is feeling sad.