My dog's face is swollen, shaking, and ears are hot. Emergency?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It does sound like possibly an ear infection. Usually, face swelling is not a commonly encountered sign of an ear infection so if his face continues to get swollen before tomorrow when you can have him evaluated by your veterinarian, consider having him evaluated tonight to make sure it is not something more concerning than an ear infection. In the meantime, try to limit his activity in case he has associated pain. Good luck! I will keep my fingers crossed that everything turns out well!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is most likely an allergic reaction. He needs to see a veterinarian as soon as possible. This is typically treated with steroids and anti-histamine medications and they do well if treated promptly. Have a good night!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bruno. I recommend that you seek emergency veterinary care. A swollen face can be a sign of an allergic reaction such as an insect bite or sting. If this is the case, it requires prompt treatment. If the swelling progresses, it can interfere with his ability to breathe. I hope this information helps!

Hello, sorry to hear about Bailey. It sounds as though she may be having a more severe degree of her seasonal allergies and may require medical management for her allergic reaction. You should have Bailey examined by a veterinarian today to ensure she is not at risk of an anaphylactic reaction as this can be much more severe than your typical allergic skin disease. She may need medications such as injectable benadryl, steroids, or epinephrine. If there throat gets too swollen, the biggest concern is that she may be unable to breathe. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Swelling of the face and mouth/facial swelling are often initial symptoms of an anaphylactic/allergic reaction. These reactions can occur in dogs after vaccines, after exposure to a food or substance they are allergic to, or after a bite from an insect. As it is impossible to predict whether an anaphylactic reaction will remain localized or progress to trouble breathing, which can be life threatening, it is safest to contact a 24 hour vet for Bella at this time to have her seen. The ER may recommend a treatment plan including anti-histamines, corticosteroids +/- epinephrine and montitoring until the selling has gone down. They will also likely recommend an at home dose for Benadryl after establishing a valid patient/client relationship if this should occur again as it is uncertain at this point what Bella is allergic to. Wishing Bella a quick recovery!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. Poor Timbo. It may be he has injured his eye, gotten something in them, or has an eye infection. Any eye problem is considered an emergency because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take him into a vet immediately to get treated. Best of luck.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine Chance so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. This may be an allergic reaction or infectious in nature. Trauma can also cause swelling and the ear may be drooping from infection or trauma. It would be best to have a veterinarian examine him so that Chance can receive the most appropriate treatment. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further!