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What should I do if my pet has an allergic reaction

Sure thing! Here are eight different responses you could use:

**Stay Calm**: First, try to stay calm. Panicking won’t help your pet. Check for any obvious symptoms like swelling or trouble breathing.

**Identify the Allergen**: If you can, figure out what triggered the reaction. Was it a new food, a bug bite, or something in the environment? This info can help your vet.

**Contact Your Vet**: Call your veterinarian right away. They can give you the best advice based on your pet’s symptoms and history.

**Monitor Symptoms**: Keep an eye on your pet for any worsening symptoms. If they seem to be getting worse, don’t wait—get to the vet ASAP!

**Administer Medication**: If your vet has prescribed any allergy meds before, you can give those as directed. But don’t give anything without checking first!

**Cool Compress**: If there’s swelling, you can apply a cool compress to the affected area to help soothe it. Just make sure it’s not too cold!

**Keep Them Comfortable**: Make sure your pet is in a calm and comfortable environment. Sometimes, a little TLC goes a long way.