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The dog's chin is swollen and soft

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. James Brown
A dog's chin may be swollen and soft due to inflammatory swelling caused by mosquito bites, or it may be hematoma caused by trauma. Because there is basically no way to deal with this kind of swelling at home, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital in time for local puncture and aspiration, and then conduct a cytological examination to determine the specific content, and then consider using local medication for irrigation. , or will follow-up surgical treatment be required, along with oral anti-inflammatory drugs for conditioning.

1. Swelling caused by mosquito bites

After a dog is bitten by bees, wasps and other insects, it is likely to cause some allergic reactions like humans, leading to local swelling. If the swelling is not severe, it will usually recover on its own within 24-36 hours. But if the swelling is very severe, the likelihood of spontaneous recovery is very low and may even be life-threatening. Therefore, it is still recommended to take the dog to a nearby professional pet hospital for treatment to further determine the extent of the dog’s injury, and then provide targeted infusion treatment.

2. Hematoma caused by trauma

If the dog accidentally hits its chin while playing, or is scratched by other animals, it will cause the capillaries in the dog's chin to rupture. , will lead to the formation of hematoma. If you want to quickly eliminate hematoma in your dog, you need to take your dog to the pet hospital for surgery, incision and drainage. You must not handle it without authorization to avoid accidents.

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