Dog has hives and swelling after eating. Is it an allergic reaction?

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My Dog ate a twig from a fragrance broom & then ate something from outside, a few hours later she woke up with her lip swollen & hives on her arms & chest. Moments later her lip went down slightly & her eyes & vagina began swelling. She hasn’t had any trouble breathing or acting weird. At 11:39p I gave her food & 50mg of benadryl, I also gave her a cool bath to help the swelling. She is a 1 year old red/blue nose Pitbull, weights 60-63 pounds. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 65 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

You did everything correctly!!! Now, just continue to monitor her. Make sure the swelling starts to subside and that no other issues develop. You can repeat the Benadryl 4-6 hours after you gave it if she still has some swelling. It may make her drowsy. Good work !!!

Dog has hives and swelling after eating. Is it an allergic reaction?

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