Why is my Lab suddenly afraid of home after an allergic reaction?

I recommend thinking about what changes have happened in the last couple of days. Have you moved any furniture, replaced lightbulbs, or plugged in any new appliances? Some electronics can have sounds that we can't hear, but can trigger anxiety in our pets. There are a couple things you can try for anxiety; Composure chews and Adaptil diffusers. Adaptil is a pheromone that can help with anxiety. It is available as a plug-in room diffuser for large areas, and as a spray for small areas like a mat or bed. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/dog/dog-health-and-wellness/dog-calming-aids/comfort-zone-diffuser-with-dap-for-dogs Thanks for using PetCoach.

I certainly think it still could be from the reaction - it may be a little painful when her eye cream is put in or it may simply bother her, so this might be why she showed her teeth. If her eye is still swollen at the 24 hour mark you should ask about a recheck since usually an allergic reaction has resolved by then.

That's a difficult situation! It could be the two changes in environment is a little stressful for him, and he may need a few more days to settle back into his normal routine. Dogs can get stressed when they leave home for a bit, stay in a new place, and then are returned to their normal home. I would give him a few more days to see if he returns to normal, and if he doesn't, I would take him into the vet for an exam. Sometimes, a medical illness such as an infection or injury can cause a dog to act differently from normal, and it would be good to rule that out if he's not back to himself in another couple of days.

Thanks for using thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It sounds like Cokie was either hurt or scared suddenly. This can happen from insect bite, accidentally tearing a toenail, or a number of other minor, but painful things. It could also be related to a back injury, clot, bladder stone, or other more serious medical conditions- though he’s pretty young for those things. He could also have been scared for some unknown reason (thunder, cat outside, motorcycle reviving up, etc), If you have the ability to check on him at lunch (or have someone else check on him at lunch) that would be ideal, though very likely he will be completely normal by then. If he is not back to normal this evening, consider seeing a vet to get him checked out. Best wishes to you and Cokie!

These are signs of an acute allergic reaction and immediate check up would be required to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat appropriately. Steroids and antihistaminic drugs are very likely to be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Poor Blue! That is quite a swollen face :-( It's a bit unclear what the question is here, but a swollen face is usually a sign of an allergic reaction, and it's typical to treat with antihistamines and/or steroids, so it sounds like your vet is on track. Most allergic reactions resolve within a few hours, but I have seen cases have symptoms continue to return like you're seeing with Blue as the medications wear off, sometimes up to nearly a week. It sounds like you're doing everything right continuing to bring her in so the vet can respond to the symptoms as they happen - I understand it's frustrating! Hopefully it resolves soon. I would be hesitant to link her current symptoms to the spay, since allergic reactions usually occur much faster, and if her swelling started 4 days after her spay, that seems unlikely to be related. She may have been stung by a bee or had an insect bite that triggered it - but you vet may discuss altering her medications if they think there might be an association. I hope I answered your question - if you wanted input on something specific feel free to post again. Hope this helps!

It's probably an allergic reaction to either an insect, something in the environment or something he ingested. if it seems to just be getting worse you need to take him to the vet right now in order to get a steroid injection.