Hi, I have a black lab, 1 1/2 year old. This morning she woke up with a swollen head, her face looks like a pit bull and her eye is almost swollen shut. I live in the mountains, no vets are near, do you have any ideas or suggestions? Thanks
Michael Rader says:
January 03rd, 2009 at 06:19 PM
My first impression is a dog with an allergic reaction. I would begin by giving Benadryl orally. The dose is 1 mg/ pound of body weight (25 mg capsule to a 25 pound dog). This condition should subside in a few hours if it is an allergy. She needs to be seen quickly if her condition does not improve.
User says:
January 03rd, 2009 at 06:45 PM
Thank you for being here! It occurred to me as well this may be an allergic reaction but I had no idea how to treat it. Currently, she has gone from looking like a pit bull to a St. Bernard but she is eating and behaving fairly normal. I will try the Benadryl. Thanks again. Sacheen
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