Abscesses are large, hardened areas of tissue surrounding a tooth that become inflamed and scarred due to an infection. These areas can develop in several places, including inside the mouth where an infected tooth grows in close proximity to an underlying carious (chipped) tooth.
When a abscess develops, bacteria can spread from one area of infected tissue to another. This can result in extremely large abscesses, or spread of the cavity throughout the entire bone and jaw structure.
If left untreated, a abscess can become inflammatory and ulcerate (open up) where it exists on the bone. This results in significant pain and/or649disappearanceoftheacheinvolved.This is why it is important to seek out aheitacion with your doctor if your pain is becoming severe.
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Give dog pain medication
If your dog has a abscessed tooth that is causing pain, you should give him or her some form of pain medication. A dentist can prescribe a narcotic injection that can be given by syringe or spoon, depending on the size of the needle.
The doctor will test your dog’s blood gas levels to see if they are normal before giving him or her the drug. The doctor will tell you to keep an eye on your dog as he or she may have to go in and out of the wound at times.
This is a critical part of giving this drug, as it may cause fie– fie- fie (a term for breathing distress) in the dog.
Hydrate the dog
When the tooth is abscessed, it is important to hydrate the dog. This can be tricky, as most dogs do not like water. However, if your dog does not have a water dish or bath station, then you are putting off treatment.
Tooth abscesses can be very painful and difficult to treat. There are several products that contain salt or sugar as a preservative to prevent infection. These are helpful because the dog may have to sit in pain for some time before it stops crying and eating its food.
Some people use hot water bottles or even heated pads to help with this treatment.
Feed a soft diet
Most mammals, including dogs, are carnivorous. This means they eat meat instead of vegetable foods.
While most animals will eat vegetables if they are in season, not all can be a meat eater. For example, lambs are not a carnivore, because they do not have the tools to chew and process enough food.
If your dog has an abscessed tooth, it may be helpful to feed a soft diet instead of solid food. Barley is a common diagnose for dog abscesses, and is also recommended by vets as an easy-to-digest food.
If your dog has an abscessed tooth that is large and/or strong, it may be necessary to take action early on by giving him/her barley or perhaps even formula if the dog is high weight.
Take her to the vet immediately if: it begins to swell, becomes lethargic, or has a fever
Any abscess that becomes large or infectious may require treatment with a needle. This includes the tooth that caused the injury.
When applying the needle, be sure not to puncture the gum or surrounding tissue. You would do this with a incision, cut, or scrape. Only then can you seal the wound and prevent infection.
After applying some antibiotic cream and letting it dry, you can then floss and brush your dog’s teeth. This will help remove any hardened antibiotic particles that may remain in her mouth. After this is done, take your dog to the vet for her next dental check-up to make sure she is okay.