My dog returned with an ear knot & ground teeth. What should I do?

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My pit bull went missing and came back a month later with a knot in her ear and her teeth grinded down to nothing. What do I need to do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 56 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Piggy's teeth being altered may be a sign of chewing on hard objects while missing or a sign of gingivitis or dental disease. A trip to your vet can see if any teeth need to be pulled and make sure there is not root exposure as this can be painful for her. They can also evaluate her ear at the same time to see if it is scar tissue from and old injury or an infection or cellulitis.

My dog returned with an ear knot & ground teeth. What should I do?

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