Possible Mouse Bite

Question
My dog was chasing something in the mulch and now has a bite mark on his bottom lip. I am thinking possibly a mouse bite. My question is, what should I do? I have already cleaned the wound. Should I take him to the vet?

Answer
Hello - if there is very little swelling and very little blood you can do the following:
1 benadryl tablet -  give a child's size dosage if he is under 20 lbs...Over 20 lbs, he can have (1) 25 mg tablet every 8 hrs for  a few doses...

Use your judgement on the vet.. It can't hurt to make a visit if the swelling continues.






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