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 Dog Has Swollen Nose... Don't Know What Caused It. Can You Help?
He was great earlier this morning and while he was outside he yelped. Since that moment, he has been very quiet and still(not like him). The only thing he will eat are soft treats and I know I shouldn't give him too many! Any time something touches his mouth he yelps... His nose is not terribly swollen, but it is swollen. It is Christmas; the vet is closed. What do I do? I'm afraid he has been bitten by something! Please help..
 25 Dec 2007 10:30
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 There is nothing much that you can do in the absence of the doctor but try giving him some hot milk or something hot. This may cause his nose to be cleared and thus become less swelled up. Other than that, stuff him in warm clothes. There does exist a likelihood that he has caught cold due to the cold wave that is present.
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  25 Dec 2007 15:01
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 I agree on your guess about a bug bite. A careful examination might reveal the bite location. A little dab of Benadryl lotion on the bite would probably give your pooch some comfort until the vet opens tomorrow.
by   almostgone   25 Dec 2007 19:55    
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 A dog spends a lot of time with their nose near the floor or ground. A bee sting, spider bite or other insect that might be present can cause this. I've seen this with ours.
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  25 Dec 2007 19:47
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 Is there any lump there? If it is a lump or a bump then it can be a tumor. There are also chances of insect bite. But its wound should be there in that case. Few dogs are allergic of grass carpets and food additives. Apply petroleum jelly on that area. It can heal the area. Change its food and see the results. Also carefully observe if there are fleas in your dog. Flea allergy also causes such bumps on dogs. If home treatments do not work then take it to vet before it turns into tumor.
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  30 Dec 2007 10:56
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 Hey my dog is much much better :) thanks for all of your great answers! He was really really swollen for about 3 days and after paying special attention to my baby boy, his swelling started going down! We are guessing he got stung by something, and there is a possibility he put his nose into an ant bed! But I really appreciate your help! We gave him soft food and warm milk; he also stayed in my bed, which has a mattress warmer on it! Thanks-Emmaleigh
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