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I live 40 miles from a vet and its a sunday...my 12 year old french bulldog suddenly has a very swollen left side of his bottom jaw, and neck. The swelling feels like fluid, and it doesn't seem to hurt him. He's breathing ok, and even ate. Any idea what's going on?

Submitted: 20 days and 4 hours ago.
Category: Dog
Value: $9
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Pet's Sex: Male
Pet's Age: 12

Already Tried:
benadryl

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Hello,

 

He may have an abscesed tooth, a bite or sting, oral aore or something stuck in his mouth.

 

Check, under his tongue roof cheek pouches and berween his teeth.

 

 

Give him one to two mg per lb of benedryl every ten hours.

 

If its an abscess apply hot damp compresses but if its a sting apply ice.

 

Feed him soft foods til he can see his vet tomorrow.

 

 

Try a small amount of boiled chicken with all fat drained off, chop meat , or baby food with no onion, beef, turkey, etc

 

 

 

Please let me know how he is doing. I will always be here for you

 

I hope your baby feels better very soon..

Best wishes for him,

Terri

 

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Expert: Terri Riba
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Answered: 11/1/2009

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Expert in canine health and behavior. 20 years of experience with dogs

20 days and 3 hours ago.

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Thank you, I will try these things. It is hard to see inside his mouth and he doesn't have many teeth left but, I will try these things till we can get him in tomorrow! thanks again!

Posted by Terri Riba 20 days and 3 hours ago.

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It is my pleasure to help someone as lovely as you and your sweet baby.

 

I will always be here for both of you.

 

Thank you for your accept.Sending as an I R so U R not charged again

 

Best wishes,

Terri

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