Our black lab\ pointer mix that was born bac on Feb 14 has gotten bite or stung by somethin and had an allergic reaction. Her face is swolen extremely!
2006-07-23 18:00:31 · 13 answers · asked by tadurham2000 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
When I took my dog to the vet for a black widow spider bite, he gave her a steroid shot and benedryl to give at home..Her face was swollen so much that she was having trouble breathing..Couldn't tell where the bite was, until the swelling went down some..it was over her eye, but the entire face had swollen
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so, not knowing if your dog is as stressed as mine, i would recommend you take it to the vet...If it doesn't seem dangerously swollen, and as vets aren't open until tomorrow,, i would think that benedryl would help...Just be careful to not overdose. I would think the amount for a similar sized child would be safest....My dog was 65 pounds and got one teaspoon every 4 hours just until she remained breathing well.
2006-07-23 18:13:12 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You first need to speak to your veterinarian, and make sure it will be ok to administer an antihistamine. Then, with your vet's approval, give your dog Diphenhydramine which is an over the counter antihistamine. The dosing is as follows:
If your dog is less that 30 pounds: 10mg
30-50 pounds: 25mg
Over 50 pounds: 50 mg
Also, if you think your dog was stung, check the area for a stinger. It will be very small and black in color. Brush it off with your fingernail or a credit card. Do not pick it out like a splinter or more toxin could be released.
Apply a paste of baking soda and water to the spot where the stinger was, and also you can apply ice packs...
Good luck and I hope your dog gets better!
2006-07-24 01:43:51 · answer #2 · answered by bellelvsbeast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may NOT be an allergic reaction at all. If it is really swollen and is hard, has heat.. It could well be a snake. Cottonmouth or copperhead snakes live everywhere and WILL sure bite a dog... more than one sting will make one swell also. Better get that pouch to a vet.... I am betting on a snake
2006-07-24 01:13:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happened to my chocolate lab a few years back. He got real tired and almost passed out. After a few minutes, though he got right back up and was back to his normal self. Very scary. Call the vet though. Like people, I'm sure different dogs are are allergic in different ways.
2006-07-24 01:13:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my beagle had this happen and although it is not a pretty sight after 24 hours it should go down my vet said it won't Hert them it just not a pretty sight you can choose to have shot to help if they loOK like they are in pain but it should be ok my friends dog had the same think i told her what i am saying and her vet agreed with me so don't worry.
2006-07-24 23:43:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quickly bring to vet and rinse her face with CLEAN water. Do not let her outside unless taking to vets. Be very careful of her surroundings make sure after she eats her food and there is leftovers dispose it for her health
2006-07-24 01:15:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vets! Not only can they give you something for the swelling, but they can run tests to find out what she is allergic to.
2006-07-24 01:05:45 · answer #7 · answered by Manda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same thing happened to my dog and the vet told us to use benedryl and in minutes the swelling was gone
2006-07-24 01:15:56 · answer #8 · answered by SAMMY M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her 1/2 Benadril.
2006-07-24 01:02:44 · answer #9 · answered by Steph15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the vet...they should have someone on call that can tell you what to do. Keep an eye on it, and if it gets worse take him to the vet first thing tomorrow.
Good Luck! :o)
2006-07-24 01:04:57 · answer #10 · answered by Kristy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋