dog needs help?

If the bump in at the very top of his head inbetween his ears than that is totally normal. It is sometimes more prominant in some dogs than on others but that doesn't mean anything. If that is what I think u r talking about than it is normal but if it isn't update ur question and I will try and help. Hope I helped. :)

An ice pack will help for now. Also, half and asprin may take the swelling down. Keep an eye on it. Being a 5 month old lab, I'm sure he's full of energy an probably bumped it. If the swelling hasn't gone down in a couple of days then call your vet.

Is the bump on the very top of his head? Possibly towards the back slightly? It's normal for most dogs, if not all, to have a bump, whether small or large, on the top of their heads like that. It's just the cartilidge forming and hardening to protect their brains. (Just like humans. Hence why you have to be so careful with infants and toddlers).

If you're still worried about it, consult a vet, but it's probably just the skull hardening.

what kind of bump . try calling the vet more and its about time for it to get its shots anyway so you can always ask the question in person so the vet will know what your talking about

My male lab had a bump, on his chest, I thought he had just caught himself, but when I took him for his 12 week vaccination I got the vet to check it out anyway. This was what it turned out to be. Get any bumps checked out by a vet, when you able, as you just never know.

Cutaneous histiocytomas are benign round cell tumors. These tumors usually appear as small, red, raised, sparsely haired nodules that often have an ulcerated surface. They are observed most commonly on the head and neck, but may occur on the trunk and limbs, including the feet and toes.

Canine cutaneous histiocytoma is most commonly observed in young dogs and tumor incidence drops after three years of age. While this tumor is most commonly observed in young dogs, most studies indicate that it is infrequently observed in older animals. Breeds at risk include Flatcoat Retrievers, English Bulldogs, Scottish Terriers, Greyhounds, Boxers, and Boston Terriers.

Cutaneous histiocytomas are generally observed by the vet as solitary, red, dome-shaped, sparsely haired nodules that appear rapidly (picture 1).

They often are ulcerated, but are non-painful. The most common sites of tumor development include the head, pinna, and neck, especially in young dogs.

More rarely, neoplasms may occur on the trunk and extremities, and frequently involve the feet and toes of older individuals.

Diagnosis can generally be sufficiently made on the basis of history, signalment, and fine-needle aspiration cytology.

In some instances, histopathology may be required for a positive diagnosis.

Most histiocytomas regress spontaneously without treatment; however, surgical excision is usually curative. These tumors rarely metastasize and the prognosis for non-recurrence is excellent.

If showing your dog, surgical removal has been advised by my vet as these cytomas have been known to grow to an extensive size in some cases.

Pictures: One of my Show Labradors before removal of his Histiocytoma and after removal.

a bump on top of the head is normal,unless it is growing in size.if you are concerned about it keep trying to get in to the vets office.

if the dog is acting normal then wait and watch it untill the vets open in the morning if it is acting "silly" or dizzy or vomiting ect. their are 24 hr vet clinics for emergencys they are more money usually too...but if it seems that serious to you then....

wait until the vet's office opens in the morning. Unless your dog shows other, more severe symptoms he should be okay until then.

I wish I had half the money that your vet is going to make off of you.