Why is my dog's red, irritated eyelid still crusty after Benadryl?

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My dog has a red irritated upper eyelid. It seems to crust after a while. I gave him some Benadryl hoping to bring down the swelling, thinking it was an allergic reaction and it seemed to help somewhat but now its back. Pet's info: Dog | Husky | Male | neutered | 11 years and 7 months old | 56 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

He could have a bacterial infection and need an antibiotic to treat. Since the Benadryl is not working, he should be examined by a vet for treatment. Your vet can prescribe an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory, if needed, to treat.

Why is my dog's red, irritated eyelid still crusty after Benadryl?

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