So, last night was a drama fest. Susan, our 1-year-old chihuahua climbed onto my lap and made a loud sigh, so I picked her up to hug her. I looked at her eyes and the right one had a swollen upper lid, the left had a swollen lower lid, and her snout looked twice its size. We rushed down to the 24-Hour Animal Hospital, they examined her and gave her a steriod shot, and a shot of benedryl and an RX for benedryl. I asked the vet what could cause this sort of reaction. All she said was that she didn't have symptoms of a food allergy. But what was it then? What sort of allergy is this? I want to know, so I know what to keep out of her reach or remove from my home.
I've thought of the things that have changed, and the only things that have really changed in her home environment are the brand of pee pads, but she actually seems to use these ones more, and is do good on re-training on them, and its been two-weeks since she started using them, so I kind of discounted that.
The other is new doggy treats. But again, the vet said that it probably wasn't a food allergy.
She did eat a piece of Foccaccia bread (olives and cheese), Thanks BF. I was wondering if it was like a yeast infection or reaction or something.
Sorry, this is so long. I just want to know what the problem here is. If anyone can offer any insight it would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you.