My dog lost a tooth and is in pain. When should I take him to the vet?

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My dog lost a tooth. He's 9 years, 12 lbs, & healthy except he's been showing signs of minor pain. Should I take him to the vet? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

In most cases such a condition should not require a vet visit or any pain killers, in some cases there could be an infection causing the tooth loss and that might need to be treated with antibiotics. If the pain does not seem to g away within a couple days- take Tucker to the vet in order to get it treated.

My dog lost a tooth and is in pain. When should I take him to the vet?

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