Why did my chihuahua's swollen neck turn into a face wound?

Poor Marina! From your description, it sounds like this may have been an abscess - this is a focal area of swelling that is basically a large pocket of bloody pus. These often rupture, allowing the material inside to drain out and the swelling to go down. It's important to determine what may have caused this, and she will also need antibiotics to treat the infection even though the swelling is improved, so I would recommend taking her to the vet as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can use a warm washcloth to keep the area clean and wipe away any continuing drainage until you are able to see the vet.

Oh my, that is quite large! It could be an abscess, a cyst, or an insect bite. It's clearly really bothering Princess, so I would take her into a vet now to get it diagnosed and treated. Best of luck.

Thank you for submitting your question. I'm sorry to hear about the dog fight. I'm concerned that her face is still swollen this many days after the fight. There is a chance an abscess has now formed. Bacteria are introduced under the skin with the bite. The skin tends to heal over the wound trapping the bacteria under the skin. If the infection grows, a swelling known as an abscess forms. This will likely require antibiotics, if not surgery to heal. Your dog will need to see a veterinarian. In the meantime, you can try warm compresses at home. Apply a warm washcloth to the swollen area for 5 minutes three times per day. I hope this information!

It sounds like a tooth root abscess but without seeing it, it is hard to say. I recommend an exam by a vet to check his teeth and start him on oral medications. Please don't give any more medications until a vet says so. Kisses to Mr. Tiddies!

No this isn't a cold, it is either an injury or a tooth infection, it could also be a face abscess or an allergic reaction. you need to take her to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated.

Your poor pup! That looks uncomfortable for her. When you have swelling like that, it can definitely be from a bug bite,. But, also really common, especially if she is older is for that to be from an infected tooth. You will need the help of a vet to determine which one and get the appropriate treatment-- meds for an allergic reaction or antibiotics that can be given for a tooth root infection until dental surgery can be performed. Good luck with your baby!

It sounds like Maya may have an abscess, which is a localized pocket of infection. This needs to be flushed sterilely, and she will need antibiotics to treat it if she does have an abscess. I would have her seen by a vet today to treat this wound.