Dog problems

[jnicholes]

Hello,

I have a problem with my dog, and I want some input before I take her to the vet.

I have A nine-year-old Saint Bernard purebred named lady bird. I woke up this morning, and her head was on my laptop. I grabbed my laptop, and there was blood on it. There was also Blood on the couch.

I checked her head for cuts, and there were none. I then discovered that the blood was coming from inside her mouth.

I suspect she has an infection somewhere in her mouth, Or cracked tooth or something. I'm not sure.

Here's my question. I DO plan on taking her to the vet, But until then, is there anything I can do for her to help her not be in pain?

Jared

 

[svh]

I had a dog with a cracked tooth, unknown to me, and it got infected before I realized what happened. Luckily, I made it to the vet in time, who said I made it just in time ….. Another day, and he would have been a goner !

Please don't hesitate to get the earliest vet appointment you can !!!

Good luck.

 

[jnicholes]

Thanks for the advice. I'll get her to the vet as soon as I can.

 

[jnicholes]

I just wonder if there's a way I can help her until I get her to the vet.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Here's my question. I DO plan on taking her to the vet, But until then, is there anything I can do for her to help her not be in pain?

Does the dog appear to be in pain bad enough to prevent eating?

Aspirin is okay for *most* SHORT term...
https://www.certapet.com/aspirin-for-dogs/
Getting old is tough, hope Lady Bird recovers quickly!

 

[jnicholes]

No, it's not preventing eating. However, it is in enough pain where if her jaw is bumped, she yelps a little bit. Only sometimes.

I agree, getting old of tough. She does have joint problems, common in Saint Bernards.

 

[FluffyFeathers97]

Aspirin can cause fatal poisoning in dogs. I wouldn't advise using any human pain meds at all.

 

[jnicholes]

Aspirin can cause fatal poisoning in dogs. I wouldn't advise using any human pain meds at all.

I think that person was referring to a special aspirin made for dogs.

 

[jnicholes]

I just found the problem. It looks like her gums are bleeding. Will take her into the Vet as soon as possible.

 

[jnicholes]

I just got out of the vet. She has severe gingivitis and dental disease. We're putting her on antibiotics.