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My dog woke up with a swollen nose. Is it an allergy or injury?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 16 days old | 30 lbs

I woke up this morning and my dog baby girls nose is swollen on the right side. She slept in bed with me all night. But she always tosses her ball around during the day and im not she if she may have ran into the concrete wall.

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on February 21st, 2019

Poor Bella! Sometimes swelling in the muzzle can indicate an allergic reaction or you are right that trauma could cause it to swell as well. When pets have allergic reactions, we often never know why but spider bites and other big bites are highly suspected. I recommend to have Bella see her veterinarian today to make sure it’s not an allergic reaction and if it is, the receive treatment. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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