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Animal Health – General (Expert Forum)
swollen cheek
Answered by
Jim Humphries, B.S., D.V.M. - dogs, cats, behavior therapy, horse care
PetDocsOnCall
Colorado Springs - CO
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swollen cheek
by weimluv, Jun 25, 2009 07:15PM
my puppies cheek has swollen to about the size of a golf ball, and is very hard. he seems to be ok, still eating and drinking. his skin is actually sagging real bad on the size of the lump. Is it just a sting, something i should take to the vet asap or is it something i can wait till monday. He has a check up then.
Type of Animal
:
dog
Age of Animal
:
13 weeks
Sex of Animal
:
Male
Breed of Animal
:
weimeraner
Last date your pet was examined by a vet?
:
June 16, 2009
Doctor's Answer
by Jim Humphries, B.S., D.V.M., Jun 27, 2009 12:32PM
, Jun 27, 2009 12:32PMTo: Exam today if possible
I would suggest an exam and treatment today if possible. If this were an infection and it became much worse tonight, then you have emergency fees tomorrow.
Can be any number of things. The sagging is due to the extra weight of the swollen tissue. The hardness means severe inflammation. Could be anything from a thorn, scratch, insect sting or even an infected tooth.
If it were my dog I would not wait!
Can be any number of things. The sagging is due to the extra weight of the swollen tissue. The hardness means severe inflammation. Could be anything from a thorn, scratch, insect sting or even an infected tooth.
If it were my dog I would not wait!
