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Dog's eyelids suddenly swollen after chicken & rice. What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Newfoundland | Female | spayed | 10 months and 1 day old | 100 lbs

My dogs upper eyelids have suddenly become swollen. As of yesterday, she has been having chicken and rice due to loose stools.

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Sara Farmer, DVM

Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 22nd, 2018

It looks like Millie may be having an allergic reaction. Allergic reactions can be triggered by things in the environment, vaccines or insect bites and stings but it is often difficult to pinpoint exactly what caused the reaction. The tissue around the eyes and muzzle becomes swollen and hives can develop elsewhere on the body. Emergency treatment with injectable corticosteroids and antihistamines is necessary so I would recommend heading to an emergency veterinarian in your area.
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