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My dog has swollen eyes, welts, and is scratching. Is it allergies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 46.6 lbs

Woke up this morning and Poppy's eyes were swollen and is covered in welts, other than shaking her head constantly and scratching she doesn't seem to be feeling ill in other areas, however through out the day more and more welts have appeared

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 29th, 2018

Oh this sounds like Poppy has an allergic reaction to something. Since the welts are increasing and she is not getting better you should take her to a veterinarian or Pet ER today for an exam, possible antihistamine and steroid injection to counteract the allergic reaction.

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