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My 3-week-old pit bull puppy has a swollen neck. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 27 days old | 5 lbs

I have a 3 week old pit bull puppy that has alot of swelling on the right side of her neck

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 30th, 2017

Oh no, that's not good! It's not normal that Puppy has a lot of swelling on the side of her neck, and she could have injured herself causing the swelling. There could be damage to the internal structure of her neck, and she should be evaluated by a vet immediately. I would take Puppy, her littermates, and her mother into an ER vet clinic or find a vet on call to see them now.

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