My dog's face is still swollen from allergy, how long will it last?

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hello! so my dog had an allergic reaction which caused her face to swell (mostly her eyes,mouth,also itching and vomiting) i called a vet and i gave her 2 doses of dexamethasone. after that her eyes have gone back to normal and her breathing is also normal, shes not weak nor she is vomiting anymore but her mouth is still swollen, is that normal?does it take that much time for the swelling to go? thank you so much for your time!found a tick on her and removed it is it the reason for the swelling? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 4 years and 7 months old | 46 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

The swelling can take a day or two to resolve. Dexamethasone is helpful in an allergic reaction but it is just an anti-inflammatory to stop further reaction. It does not address the histamine release that goes along with an allergic reaction. She probably needs an antihistamine as well. I suggest you give her Benadryl (diphenhydramine) every 8 hours for the next day or so. The dose is 1mg per pound of body weight so if she is 50 pounds she would need 50mg of Benadryl. If the swelling is still present after 36 hours or so then she should go see the vet. I doubt the tick is responsible for the swelling but stranger things have happened. As long as you removed it I would not be worried about it. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

My dog's face is still swollen from allergy, how long will it last?

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