My dog's face is swollen after a bush. Is it an allergic reaction?

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my dog went into jaggy bush and 3 hours later one side of face is swollen at nose and eye. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 8 months and 27 days old | 36 lbs

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

Check and see if he has any scratches or cuts that need to be cleaned. If he does, clean them gently with a clean washcloth and tap water. Do not use hydrogen peroxide as this will be very irritating to the damaged skin and if it gets in his eyes it could cause damage to his cornea. You can use some dilute Betadine (available at any pharmacy-- put some water in a cup and add just enough Betadine so that it looks like tea) if you are wanting to use something that is an antiseptic (kills bacteria). You can give him some Benadryl, as the swelling could be due to an allergic reaction from the bush. See the attached article for dosing information. If he is pawing at his face, put an E-collar (cone of shame) own him so he doesn't scratch his skin or eyes. If he isn't looking better in the morning, or if he is getting more uncomfortable, more swollen, or starts vomiting or showing any other symptoms, seek emergency veterinary care. https://www.petcoach.co/pet-medication/benadryl/ Thanks for asking PetCoach!

My dog's face is swollen after a bush. Is it an allergic reaction?

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