What causes a dog's swollen neck glands after choking or vaccine?

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My dog has swollen glands in her neck .... no other symptoms... She had her immunisation 10 days ago could this be a side effect .... She also has something stuck in her throat ...food.... a couple of weeks ago and choked could this all be linked... She has no problems eating and drinking. Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Female | 4 years and 4 months old | 96 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

When there is a swelling in the area beneath the jawline, particularly if It is on both sides of the neck, it is typically one of two different things: swelling of lymph nodes or swelling of salivary glands. It would be unlikely to see this type of side effect from an immunization but not unheard of. More than likely I would expect to see it from having something lodged in that area. Typically we see localized reactions to these lymph nodes when an area nearby them is aggravated (such as the throat or mouth). If there is still something lodged in the throat, I would recommend having your vet determine if the objects needs to be manually removed before an incident occurs. Causes of severely swollen salivary glands are typically from trauma, which may or may not be due to something lodged in the throat / mouth. If the swelling seems to be getting bigger somewhat rapidly rather than subsiding, I would be concerned that this is the issue. Typically, this is a problem that may require the intervention of a specialist to resolve. Generalized swelling of the lymph nodes can be caused by infection / inflammation anywhere in the body. Hope this helps. If you are continuing to become concerned, I would recommend a physical exam by your veterinarian at your next convenience.

What causes a dog's swollen neck glands after choking or vaccine?

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