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Dog's face swollen and welts after bath, is it an allergic reaction?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 11 months and 29 days old | 35 lbs

I just gave my dog a bath and her face is swollen and she has welts on her legs. I’ve used this shampoo before and never had this reaction happen

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 21st, 2018

This is probably an allergic reaction to the shampoo, this reaction should resolve without treatment within a few hours, if it doesn't- take her to the vet in order to get an anti histamine injection.

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