My dog has a swollen eye and bumps on his nose. Is it a bug bite?

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Hi, I noticed our dog has some swelling under his eye. I’m wondering if it’s from a horse fly or a bee or something. My husband isn’t sure if he would have hit it something when he was playing. About an hour later, I noticed bumps on his nose. So I feel like it’s probably bug bites. I’m not sure if you can tell from the pictures. I figured I’d try asking anyway. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 1 year old | 81 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. A localized swelling like this in a relatively young dog is probably just some kind of allergic reaction. I agree with you that it is probably from an insect sting or bite. If Buddy will allow it, you can apply a cool compress or an ice cube wrapped in a wash cloth for as long as he will tolerate it. If it is not significantly down by tomorrow, you may want your vet to take a look, but there does not seem to be anything very worrisome about this. Just watch for any changes over the rest of the evening. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog has a swollen eye and bumps on his nose. Is it a bug bite?

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