My dog's eyelid is suddenly swollen. What can I do until the vet?

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My chihuahuas lower eyelid became massively swollen all of a sudden in a matter of hours. She's shaking and seems to be uncomfortable, but is not itching it. No discharge or anything like that, just massive swelling. How can I treat it until the vet opens in the morning? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 8.6 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

I suspect it may be a rapidly growing abscess. Tooth root abscesses usually result in swelling just below the eye. Please, clean the skin and the eye with boiled, warm water and cotton buds and make sure Yoda is not scratching or rubbing the face. Then take her to your local vets as soon as they open in the morning. If she looking very unwell or she is in a lot of pain, call your local emergency service tonight.

My dog's eyelid is suddenly swollen. What can I do until the vet?

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