REDNESS AND SWELLING OF FACE

Question
HI  I HAVE A 6 YEAR OLD GOLDEN RETEIVER WHO SUFFERS FROM SEIZURES BUT THIS IS NOT MY CONCERN AT THIS MOMENT. A FEW DAYS AGO MY DOG PEACHIZ DEVELOPED REDNESS AND SWELLING AROUND HER EYES, MOUTH AND EARS. A SIDE FROM THIS SHE SEEMS TO BE OK, AT THIS POINT ALTHOUGH I WAS VERY CONCERN I DID NOT TAKE HER TO THE VET. THE SWELLING HAS GONE DOWN FOR THE MOST PART BUT HER EARS STILL SEEM TO BE A LITTLE SWOLLEN AND THE REDNESS AROUND HER EYES AND MOUTH SEEM TO COME AND GO. SHE HAS NOT HAD ANY THING TO EAT DIFFERENTLY  FROM HER DOG FOOD AND SHE IS DRINKING JUST FINE.  I AM TAKING HER TO THE VET BUT I STILL WANT YOUR OPINION OF WHAT THS MAY BE THANKS  

Answer
Hi Jackie!Sounds like an allergic reaction...possible bug/spider/ant bite. Usually Benadryl is the treatment of choice in these situations. You can use children's benadryl...ask your vet for the appropriate dose for your dog's weight.

I hope this is helpful and good luck!Nicole.D.