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My puppy's neck is swollen from a bite by its mother. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 19 days old | 1lb

Pups got bitten by mother neck is swollen can she be given dph expectant

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 10th, 2019

This presentation could be due to the trauma and infection. An immediate check up, appropriate disinfection and antibiotics are needed to solve the problem. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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