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My dog's eye is swollen with red bumps. Is it an allergic reaction?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | neutered | 75 lbs

This morning I noticed that my 4 year old boxers eye was swollen and also has red bumps on his chests and groin area. He is fixed but it seems that his privet area is red and swollen. He has not changed food or treats, and no sign of fleas on him or my other dogs.

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 9th, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Berkley. He may be experiencing an allergic reaction. It could be to something in his diet (even if nothing new has been introduced) or environment. If he experience severe facial swelling or difficulty breathing, then he will need to see an emergency veterinarian today. Otherwise, he should see his regular veterinarian tomorrow to determine if this is the case and if he needs treatment. I hope this information helps!

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    Answered By Jenny, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 2nd, 2018

    He may be having an allergic reaction from getting bitten or stung by something or rubbed his nose against something to cause an irritation. Try to clean the area and flush his eye with saline eye drops to help. You can give an over the counter antihistamine such as benadryl to help If you notice any discharge or any swelling or hives, then i would get him seen by your vet as this is a sign the reaction is getting worse or there is an infection.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 4th, 2017

    According to the history it sounds like it is an allergic reaction, because of the swelling of the eye i would recommend taking him to the vet ASAP in order to get an anti histamine injection that will help reducing the swelling from the allergic reaction.

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