My dog got bit on the nose. Is swelling normal, even without venom?

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If my dog was bit but there was no venom released will there still be some slight swelling on that side of his nose? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 17 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

First of all you can't know for sure if there was release of venom or not, unless you know for a fact that the snake was not venomous. secondly swelling should be expected with or without venom, but of course it would be less severe and will usually take more time to develop, an infection can definitely develop as well.

My dog got bit on the nose. Is swelling normal, even without venom?

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