Facial swelling in heat?

pushingupdaisy · 08-13-2010, 12:34 AM

Does anybody know if facial swelling while my daisy is in heat is normal? Her vagina swelled up in the last few hours which I know is normal but in the last hour or so now her face has. She doesn't seem to be in any discomfort but I've never seen this before.

Soundtrack · 08-13-2010, 12:31 PM

NOT normal, I've never had that happen with one of my girls.

Perhaps she is having some sort of allergic reaction to something, or got bitten by something.

I'd have it checked out.

pushingupdaisy · 08-13-2010, 12:39 PM

I got up last night to check on daisy and all the swelling was gone (WHEW) and this morning she was fine. But now after about a 20 minute licking session it looks like the swelling is coming back, it's almost like she's having an allergic reaction to herself. This never happens when she hasn't been in heat. I'll call the vet and see if I should be concerned.

Soundtrack · 08-13-2010, 10:54 PM

20 minute licking sessions aren't typical either - I'd suspect some sort if irritant. Perhaps she is allergic to one of your household cleansers, carpets, or laundry detergents and is more sensitive than normal due to being in season.

smitte21 · 08-14-2010, 03:15 AM

Yikes... yeah I'd phone the vet at least and have them look at her. Perhaps maybe some benedryl or whatever the vet recommends. Then try washing the bedding in some Tide Free or something.

08-13-2010, 12:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
pushingupdaisy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2	Facial swelling in heat? Does anybody know if facial swelling while my daisy is in heat is normal? Her vagina swelled up in the last few hours which I know is normal but in the last hour or so now her face has. She doesn't seem to be in any discomfort but I've never seen this before.

08-13-2010, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,335	NOT normal, I've never had that happen with one of my girls. Perhaps she is having some sort of allergic reaction to something, or got bitten by something. I'd have it checked out. __________________ Gabby-Soundtrack Sumthin' T'Talk About Can/Am RN CCGC TT Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Lenore-Ch Soundtrack Guilty Conscience Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye

08-13-2010, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,335	20 minute licking sessions aren't typical either - I'd suspect some sort if irritant. Perhaps she is allergic to one of your household cleansers, carpets, or laundry detergents and is more sensitive than normal due to being in season. __________________ Gabby-Soundtrack Sumthin' T'Talk About Can/Am RN CCGC TT Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Lenore-Ch Soundtrack Guilty Conscience Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye

08-14-2010, 03:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
smitte21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: WI Posts: 295	Yikes... yeah I'd phone the vet at least and have them look at her. Perhaps maybe some benedryl or whatever the vet recommends. Then try washing the bedding in some Tide Free or something. __________________ Proud owner handler of AKC/UKC Ch. Olde Fashion Agent 99, CGC, TDInc. and Beauregard Smith, CGC www.savybassets.net

08-13-2010, 12:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
pushingupdaisy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2	I got up last night to check on daisy and all the swelling was gone (WHEW) and this morning she was fine. But now after about a 20 minute licking session it looks like the swelling is coming back, it's almost like she's having an allergic reaction to herself. This never happens when she hasn't been in heat. I'll call the vet and see if I should be concerned.

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