Marianne, I am so sorry to read about Luna and that you worried all night. I sure know that feeling. I am usually on the forum some time during the night but not last night, so I didn’t see everything until this morning.

I just wanted to say that it sure sounds like she was stung or bit by something. When Jasper was about 9 months old this happened to him, only it was his face. It swelled up within 15 minutes of letting him out after I got home from work one day. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong until I looked at him closely, and by the time I got him to the vet his eyes were completely swollen shut. We could not find a bite or sting anywhere either, but my vet was sure that was what happened, probably in his mouth.

Has the swelling gone down at all with the steroid injection? And how is she feeling overall? Luna’s treatment is the same as what my vet prescribed for Jasper’s situation, but he also got an injection of Benadryl, and oral Benadryl to take at home also. The oral Benadryl might be something you could consider giving to Luna also, after checking with your vet, of course. Make sure it is plain Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) with no other additives. I feel like it really helped for our situation. I believe the dose is 1 mg per lb, every 8-12 hrs. Jasper gets 25 mg dose. My vet gives it as an injection to pre-medicate for vaccinations also.

I just wanted to send this real quick from work rather than waiting until tonight when I was home, in case it is something that may help her today. I have been so busy wallowing in my worry over Jasper’s latest developments and other things going on in my life, that I haven’t been on the forum very much lately. I sure hope Luna is feeling better and that the swelling goes down. That is so scary.

Big hugs,
Tina and Jasper xo