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    My Dog Either Got In A Fight With Another Dog Or Got Kicked On Top Of The Head, His Head Is Swollen. Can You Help?

    It's been 2 days since my dog got hurt and his face is swelling more than at first, when I first came home and found him that way I put a cold washcloth on his head and it went down a little but then it swelled more each day, he is eating and drinking some, and we've given him a fourth of an aspirin for inflammation, what should I do?

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    AnnFalkDVM

    Your dog needs to be examined by a veterinarian since it has been 2 days and he is getting worse.  I am also concerned that your dog is not eating and drinking normally.  Dehydration and decreased calorie intake can lead to secondary complications and slower wound healing.  A thorough examination of the wound and a neurological evaluation need to be performed.  It is possible a puncture wound has led to an infection over the head.  This could also be soft tissue swelling or bruising.  Your veterinarian will prescribe appropriate and safe anti-inflammatories and pain medication for your dog. 

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      Roosmom143

      Are his pupils even?  Shine a light on the pupils...do they both constrct evenly?
       
      Honestly,  I would take...no rush...my dog to the vet.  Head injuries can be quite serious.

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      tiggersmom

      It could also be that he was hit by a car, I think you need to get him to the vet to make sure that there isn't a fracture in there, and that he is going to be o.k. Hope this helps, good luck.

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