First aid
Allergic Reaction
A swollen face, hives or itching after a sting, food or medicine.
By Pawfessor Editorial Team Reviewed by a veterinarian
Call your vet today. These steps help in the meantime; your vet should still see your dog.
Mild
- Puffy face or lumps on the skin, itching
- Call your vet: they may advise an antihistamine and a dose for their weight
Emergency if
- Breathing is noisy or hard
- Pale gums, vomiting or collapse
- The swelling spreads fast or is inside the mouth
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CPR
If your dog isn't breathing and has no heartbeat.
Choking
Pawing at the mouth, gagging, blue gums, panic.