My 8-week-old puppy has a swollen, red, itchy face. Is it allergies?

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My 8 week old bull terrier pup woke up last night crying and itching her face and paws all night whimpering and didn’t sleep. Today her face is a little swollen and progressively gotten more red. Is it just allergies? She is eating and using the bathroom and playing just as normal today but she’s clearly irritated by her face and paws. Could you let me know what this could be? 2 first pics are her today. Last pic is her face normally. Pet's info: Dog | Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 3 days old | 10 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

The pictures are kind of blurry but I can tell there is some redness. The swelling is difficult to appreciate. It does seem like an allergic reaction to something, but what.....I cannot say. Since she is acting otherwise normally you can try to give her some over the counter antihistamine medication - you can use diphenhydramine (Benadryl). I would give her 1/2 of a 25mg caplet by mouth every 12 hours. If this has not resolved by Monday then she should see your vet. https://www.benadryl.ca/products/benadryl-caplets

My 8-week-old puppy has a swollen, red, itchy face. Is it allergies?

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