My dog's chin is swollen and bleeding from red ant bites. What to do?

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Dog got bit on chin by red ants what to do? Red swollen all over the chin one part has blood. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, poor Rascal! That must really hurt! Apply a cold compress to his chin for five to 10 minutes to see if that helps with the redness and swelling. The redness and swelling doesn't go down after 10-15 minutes, he will need to see a vet immediately. These ant bites can cause infection and pain, as well as the chance of an allergic reaction (small chance, however), so it's important to have Rascal seen by the vet if the cold compress doesn't help.

My dog's chin is swollen and bleeding from red ant bites. What to do?

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