My dog is pawing at her mouth. Does she need a vet for dental issues?

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My dog has been pawing at her mouth for a while now... but quick background ... she's a four pound full bred chihuahua who never grew her canines .. she barely has any teeth. But a little tooth of hers looks inflamed. Should I take her to the vet? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 4.5 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Pawing at the mouth is definitely concerning that something is really bothering her. With an older chihuahua the most likely reason for this is dental disease. The tooth in the picture does appear somewhat inflamed, but I would be surprised if it was just that one causing her the pain. There may be another diseased tooth, or possibly something stuck in her mouth that is causing her to paw like this. Either way, I think it's a good idea to have a vet check her out. It can be difficult to have a good look in the mouth and the vet will be able to get a better idea of what's going on here. I hope that helps and all is well with Peaches.

My dog is pawing at her mouth. Does she need a vet for dental issues?

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