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I think my dog was bitten by another dog. But then again it looks like he has a cold. It looks like theres ear wax built up pretty bad. He was gone for two days and came back today. Like I said I think he was bit by another dog. His right side of his mouth is swollen! his nose is okay. Also his two front teeth looked like they are about knocked loose! I do know it cut through the gum! This is my baby what should I do? I dont want him to be in anymore pain that what hes in. I gave him some pedialyte. because i dont think he can chew, and hes been gone for 2 days.

Submitted: 417 days and 11 hours ago.
Category: Dog
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Age: 4; Male; Breed: Dog Chihuahua

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I gave him pedialyte to keep him hydrated for now because he can not chew. I also gave him half of an aleve on a one time basis only! Im studying pharmacy and aleve helps pain and swelling. Its the only thing I have in my cabinets! I also made him swallow a little cream of chicken soup it was warm and easy to swallow.

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Do not give him aleve it is toxic to dogs as is tylenol and ibuprophen. Dogs are not humans and you cannot give human meds without checking to make sure that they are safe.

It sounds to me like he may have been clipped in the face with a car bumper or had some other blow to the face area.

I'd plan on seeing your vet with him as soon as you can.

Be sure to tell the vet that you used the Aleve before any other meds are given.

Hope this helps you!

 

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Expert: NancyH
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Answered: 10/1/2008

Dog Expert:Rescue, Train,Breed,Care

30+ yrs dog home vet care & nursing, rescue, behavior&training, responsible show breeding, genetics

417 days and 10 hours ago.

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No, it was another dog. I sponged him off and i seen multiple teeth scrapes on the other side of his face and a little pin like poke on his other side of his nose. I cant afford a vet and there is not one around here for another 80 miles. i need something that will help him now.

Posted by NancyH 417 days and 9 hours ago.

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You can use a cool compress to reduce swelling and pain.

If the teeth are moved he likely has a crush injury from another dog biting him and may have a broken jaw to go with the tooth movement.

You can apply neosporin or triple antibiotic ointment to any scrapes after cleaning them with sterile saline, betadine, or soapy water if that is what you have on hand. Rinse well if you use the soap.

He is going to need vet care particularly if he can't eat but you can try some baby food chicken or beef or NutriCal a sticky supplement carried by many pet supply stores and a feed store might have it too.

He may have picked up ear mites or the discharge in the ears could be blood from being crushed by another dog's jaw.

As cash flow is an issue here are some groups that might help you afford the vet bills:

American Animal Hospital Association
http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/
" Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship."

Angels 4 Animals
http://www.angels4animals.org/
"Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment
to those pets and pet owners in need."

Care Credit
http://www.carecredit.com/
A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care.
"With a comprehensive range of plan options, for
treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan
and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every
budget."

God's Creatures Ministry
http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html
"This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help."

Help-A-Pet
http://www.help-a-pet.org/home.html http://www.help-a-pet.org/
"Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the
working poor."

IMOM
http://www.imom.org/
"We are dedicated to insure that no
companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker
is financially challenged."

The Pet Fund
http://thepetfund.com/
"The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that
provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need
urgent veterinary care."

United Animal Nations
http://www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html
"The m ission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued
animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require
specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve
Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured
animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens
and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care." They also keep a list of local and national help resources here
http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navid=163

 

 

417 days and 9 hours ago.

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is there anything i might be able to put in his mouth for the teeth and gums to help numb it a little? will the teeth be okay until i can figure something out with a vet?

Posted by NancyH 417 days and 9 hours ago.

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Cold compress is the best bet for safety of not poisoning the dog.

He will likely lose the teeth if the roots are damaged. Sometimes they can be reseated and hold but often they cannot as the nerves are damaged.

You can read some about broken jaws here

http://vetsurgerycentral.com/mandibular_fractures.htm

this one has more graphic pictures of surgical repair

http://www.avds-online.org/info/fracture.html

best you can do is supportive care which can help him a lot.

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