Swollen Lip
Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 5:43 pm
Has anyone had their gundog get a swollen lip?
My 3 ½ year old GSP suddenly developed a very swollen lower lip the day after we spent the day in the field. I found a very tiny thorn and removed it. The next day his lip is still swollen. The vet says he might have part of the thorn deep inside his lip. The vet gave me pills which include a pain killer, an antibiotic, and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. I am supposed to return in 1 week and the vet will cut into his lip to “irrigate” it.
I sure do not like the idea of putting my dog under anesthesia or having surgery. I am hoping his lip will go back to normal within the week.
My 3 ½ year old GSP suddenly developed a very swollen lower lip the day after we spent the day in the field. I found a very tiny thorn and removed it. The next day his lip is still swollen. The vet says he might have part of the thorn deep inside his lip. The vet gave me pills which include a pain killer, an antibiotic, and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. I am supposed to return in 1 week and the vet will cut into his lip to “irrigate” it.
I sure do not like the idea of putting my dog under anesthesia or having surgery. I am hoping his lip will go back to normal within the week.