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Originally Posted by ladyjane  Oh!! BUT if the vet did give him a shot in that area and thought it might be a reaction, I would definitely hold off. I have seen lumps from shots that do last quite some time. |
I agree, maybe ask to try a round of antibiotics...
A lump sometimes forms after a vaccine because when the needle pierces the skin of a dog or cat, occasionally a tiny, microscopic piece of dirt or flake of skin tags along. The dog's immune system kicks in and attacks the foreign particle and surrounds it with white blood cells, forming a lump. Eventually it will all be reabsorbed back into his system.
I would hold off getting a microchip until it clears up. I am not sure about getting any additional vaccines either till it's gone.
I wouldn't put him through an unneccessary surgery. Benedryl won't do anything for an infection.