sick dog

opossumqueen

My dog has been extra lazy the last few days and is hardly touching his food. He still gladly takes treats and seems perky enough to play some in the park, but he tires quicker than usual. I thought we had his sleep schedule off (he needs lots of beauty rest!) but today he seems to have a fever and is a little out of character.

I just felt a lump on his neck/chin area. I pulled a tick off a couple of weeks ago (thought I got it all--I've pulled more ticks off of dogs than most so I'm used to doing it "properly"). I think the lump is in the vicinity of the tick. I'm guessing it's etiher from the bug or rough-housing with dogs in the park.

Normal poop so far. Just the large, hard, scabbed lump and I think a fever.

We have an appointment with his vet in the morning, but I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar experience. I've never had a dog get an infection from a tick bite so I'm wondering if this is how it goes.