Why is my dog's eye socket swollen on one side? What should I do?

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I have a male 17 month old staffy pup. He looks as if he has a swollen eye socket, can anyone help please. Photos attached. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 45 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would recommend that you have Cairo examined by a vet. This amount of swelling on just one side of the face is concerning and unlikely caused by allergies (which would affect both sides). It could be an insect sting, infection, cancer, foreign body under the skin, etc. The vet will do a thorough exam to determine what diagnostics or treatments are indicated.

Why is my dog's eye socket swollen on one side? What should I do?

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