My Boxers have swollen jowls after moving. Is it an allergic reaction?

Oh my. Swelling of the jaw is extremely problematic because of the close proximity to the throat. Benadryl doesn't always work as efficiently as a steroid shot would, to control an allergic reaction. And the oral Benadryl can take several hours to work. I would recommend taking Lolla to the vet right away for a steroid injection to get this under control quickly. I hope Lolla's swollen jowl returns to normal soon.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Berkley. He may be experiencing an allergic reaction. It could be to something in his diet (even if nothing new has been introduced) or environment. If he experience severe facial swelling or difficulty breathing, then he will need to see an emergency veterinarian today. Otherwise, he should see his regular veterinarian tomorrow to determine if this is the case and if he needs treatment. I hope this information helps!

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!

If the Benadryl was effective, I would have expected to see a reduction in the swelling by now. Sometimes allergic reactions require stronger drugs to treat such a steroids, and it sounds like this may be the cause for Moose. Because the swelling hasn't reduced and the reaction appears to be progressing, it's time to see a vet immediately. Please take him into an ER vet clinic if your regular vet is closed; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

Oh goodness! Poor Jack! As a veterinarian and fellow boxer owner I would expect that this is likely an allergic reaction to an insect sting or spider bite. Boxers are very reactive! They often have gastrointestinal signs with these reactions and usually take a few days to return to normal where as most dogs will respond within hours. He needs to be seen by a veterinarian immediately for some steroids and possibly even epinephrine. If his face is that swollen I worry that his throat could be swollen too, which could be very serious if it gets worse. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

These bumps could be a contact allergy, bacterial infection or caused by an auto-immune disease. Since Samson is already prone to allergies he may have been poking around somewhere with his mouth/face and had an allergic reaction. If the bumps do not go away within 24 hours I recommend you have your veterinarian examine Samson's mface. Samson may need some antihistamines or a steroid injection or antibiotics if this is a bacterial infection.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This does sound like an allergic reaction. Benadry sometimes works pretty well, but not always. It can sometimes take 24-48, or even 72 hours for all the welts to disappear. Continue the Benadry every 8 hours for the next 24 hours. If Tyson develops any breathing problems, stops eating, or develops any vomiting or diarrhea, please have him seen by your veterinarian ASAP.