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ticks

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Question
I just found a tick on my gsd. actually there where two, a bigger one and than a baby one right next to each other. he has a lump where they (ticks) where found. i pulled them out with twizers and than burned them.
what bothers me is he still has this lump. what could that be ? and how long do you think he had this. it is winter here and i did not think they (dogs) could get them this time of year.
Thank you, me

Answer
I don't know where they come from this time of year, but they do.  I think sometimes a lump forms around what is left of the tick and slowly goes away.  Put it on your list of stuff to mention to the vet next visit if it is still there.

My vet says most of the heartworm he sees now are people that discontinue the remedy over the winter.  I go ahead with if for my dog.