There are actually many causes for a dog’s swollen face. For example, swollen faces can be caused by allergies, inflammation of the mouth, bee stings, bites from other poisonous animals, or swollen faces caused by needlestick wounds on the dog’s face. If you find that your dog’s face is swollen, it is important to find out why and what is going on. Parents can hold their dog, stabilise his head and gently lift his face to check for small cuts and other allergy-like symptoms (redness, swelling, itching, hair loss, etc.). There are no signs of stings from other poisonous animals. If you can’t find the cause, then take your dog to the vet and ask the doctor to help find the cause and treat it accordingly. A swollen dog’s face is not a serious matter. As long as it is treated promptly, your dog will be back to normal in no time. Of course, you should be careful not to give your dog any medication until you have determined the cause of the swelling. It is important to avoid the serious consequences of a medication error.
