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demtenjeep

(31,997 posts) Tue Aug 2, 2016, 11:10 PM Aug 2016

help we got a papitese about a month ago. He got neutered and microchip last week but has a lump

he has a little lump on the back of his neck. I am assuming it is where the chip was placed.

Should I be concerned?

Will the swelling go down?

I want to call the vet tomorrow or should I just take him?

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help we got a papitese about a month ago. He got neutered and microchip last week but has a lump (Original Post) demtenjeep Aug 2016 OP

I would call.. 2theleft Aug 2016 #1

Checkup is good shenmue Aug 2016 #2

I agree to call and make an appointment with the vet. iscooterliberally Aug 2016 #3

If your pup got any vaccines, phylny Aug 2016 #4

2theleft

(1,136 posts)

1. I would call..

Reply to demtenjeep (Original post)

Tue Aug 2, 2016, 11:52 PM

Aug 2016

I think the chips are put more between the shoulder blades, at least that's where it was put on my years ago? Some shots are given in the scruff of the neck, but I would think any bump from that would have gone down by now.

shenmue

(38,506 posts)

2. Checkup is good

Reply to demtenjeep (Original post)

Wed Aug 3, 2016, 12:27 AM

Aug 2016

iscooterliberally

(2,863 posts)

3. I agree to call and make an appointment with the vet.

Reply to demtenjeep (Original post)

Wed Aug 3, 2016, 11:48 AM

Aug 2016

Don't pay for an emergency visit. I have a large crew with microchips and none of them got lumps from the microchip. The chips are tiny. It's best to let the vet figure out what's going on. Good luck!

phylny

(8,386 posts)

4. If your pup got any vaccines,

Reply to demtenjeep (Original post)

Thu Aug 4, 2016, 04:42 PM

Aug 2016

the lump may well be a reaction to it. Happens to my dogs all the time.

Of course, call the vet just in case

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