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What to do for a puppy with swollen mouth & licking paws, vet closed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 18 days old | 44.09 lbs

Help!! My puppy has a side of her mouth swollen and red and she keeps on biting a licking her four paws... I suspect she has a fever. She's really uncomfortable right now and cries, I would like to take her to a vet but there are no vets open around this area at this hour... what can I do???

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on June 19th, 2019

Poor Pancake! Have her examined first in the morning. It's possible she has an infection or is having an allergic reaction. At home, applying a cool (not cold) compress the the reddened areas may help her to feel more comfortable. Keep her from licking the feet since this may make it worse. You may also apply a dab of coconut oil to the red areas and rub it in well (it may soothe the skin). Your veterinarian will be able to provide medications that will work much better. She will need treatment as well for the underlying cause. I hope she feel better quickly.

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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    I am sorry to hear about Pancake. I see that your question was posted 7 hours ago, so hopefully your vet is open now. A photo of his face may help us better evaluate his condition. We can have facial swelling in a puppies with puppy strangles https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952835 which can be very painful. The treatment is steroids so not something you can do at home. An allergic reaction to something may also cause swelling or hives and may be helped with diphenhydramine https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/ .

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