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My dog's face and lips are swollen, what should I do immediately?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 4 years old | 50 lbs

My dogs face/lips are swollen. What should I do

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on January 1st, 2018

It sounds like Lil Foot May be having an allergic reaction. I would encourage you to have him seen by a veterinarian immediately. They will usually give a steroid and a Benadryl injection and monitor for any signs of anaphylaxis. If it will take some time to get to the veterinarian here is a link to using Benadryl at home. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/ Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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