How to know if he is in pain

[chickenmama109]

Hi I have a dog with gingivitis and he is going to go and get his teeth cleaned for it. i now him very well and he does not really ever show his pain. but i fill bad for him, I think he might be in pain but im not sure, is there anything to give him for the pain, but first how do I know if he is even in pain I dont want to just give something to him if he does not need it. So how would I tell that he is in pain. He eats and he drinks. But it sometimes gets hard for him to eat hard food so I have to give him wet food, I just want to know if there is anything I can help him with. Thanks

 

[muddy75]

Shouldn’t hurt to give him a baby aspirin if you think he may be experiencing some pain! I thought one of mine had some tooth problems that was keeping him from eating dry food but turns out he was just being picky!!!! Vet said his teeth were fine.....he just prefers softer foods!

 

[chickenmama109]

Shouldn’t hurt to give him a baby aspirin if you think he may be experiencing some pain! I thought one of mine had some tooth problems that was keeping him from eating dry food but turns out he was just being picky!!!! Vet said his teeth were fine.....he just prefers softer foods!

Thanks

 

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

Definitely call your vet to see if there is anything recommend. Although baby aspirin is cheap and easy to get, it can be dangerous, and can also limit what the vet will be able to prescribe for pain medication post dental as aspirin can not be given with certain other pain medications and may require a “wash out period” prior to starting a different medication.

Common signs of oral/dental pain include a reluctance to eat hard food, swallowing food whole to avoid chewing, chewing on one side of the mouth only, pawing at the mouth, inappetence, hiding, and lethargy. Some pets will not show signs of pain even when a serious infection or injury is present, so it is safe to assume that they are painful if you know they have an infection/abscess or a fractured tooth.

 

[ChickNanny13]

It's always best to check with the Vet before administering any meds

 

[chickenmama109]

Definitely call your vet to see if there is anything recommend. Although baby aspirin is cheap and easy to get, it can be dangerous, and can also limit what the vet will be able to prescribe for pain medication post dental as aspirin can not be given with certain other pain medications and may require a “wash out period” prior to starting a different medication.

Common signs of oral/dental pain include a reluctance to eat hard food, swallowing food whole to avoid chewing, chewing on one side of the mouth only, pawing at the mouth, inappetence, hiding, and lethargy. Some pets will not show signs of pain even when a serious infection or injury is present, so it is safe to assume that they are painful if you know they have an infection/abscess or a fractured tooth.

Thanks so much, he does have some of those signs of pain. I will talk to the vet and see what he thinks. Thanks for your help.

 

[chickenmama109]

It's always best to check with the Vet before administering any meds

Thank you

 

[Helloworld]

Call and ask for some mobic and he should be placed on an antibiotic before teeth cleaning. Signs of pain.. number one, extreme water drinking, licking things or you constantly.