My dog's tongue swelled up and she's drooling. What can I give her?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 4 years and 11 months old | 80 lbs
My pups tongue suddenly swelled up. She is drooling alot. No fever, still drinking water, still wants attention. As far as I know she has not injured herself or eaten anything not allowed. She is breathing fine and her nose is cold and wet.
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Published on December 15th, 2019
It is possible she trying to eat a bee or other insect and got stung. You can try giving her some Benadryl. At 80 pounds she would need 3 of the 25mg capsules and you can give that same dose every 8-12 hours. If no improvement in 24-36 hours she really needs to see a vet.
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Published on April 21st, 2017
Oh no, poor Allie! She could have injured her mouth, could have been stung by a bee or an insect, or she could be suffering from an allergy. The problem with swelling around her mouth is that it can increase to a point where it interferes with her breathing and leads to respiratory distress. Rinse her mouth out with cool water to make sure it is flushed out, and monitor her for now. If her face keeps on swelling, she continues to drool excessively, or she starts having problems breathing, she will need to see a vet immediately. In that case, please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.
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