Guest yat4 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Buddy developed a sudden swelling under his right tongue and neck last night. He had trouble breathing, so we took a trip to the ER. Gave him benedryl and steroid injection, and he got better, swelling decreased significantly, but it's not going away. I'm worried that this is a ranula, and wondering if anyone else has had this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Sounds more like an allergic reaction. Ranulas usually don't cause any difficulties breathing and wouldn't immediately respond to antihistamines and steroids. The swelling and fluid build up from an allergic reaction may take a week or two to completely resolve. I hope Buddy makes a quick recovery and doesn't have any more issues. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yat4 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Well, he is allergic to bees, so we thought that maybe one stung him under the tongue and caused the swelling, then he bit it, causing the hematoma. I hope that is all that it is. We'll see if the swelling goes down. He's going to be attached to my hip for awhile. I can't even act like I'm going to leave the house without him going into a panic, and starting to pant and pace. Tomorrow will be bring your dog to work day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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