Is it safe to play fetch with my dog's broken tooth before vet visit?

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My poor baby broke his tooth and his appointment isn’t till next week to get it fixed. Is it okay to play fetch with him the way it is? He loves fetch and will go crazy if he has to give it up that long... Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 60 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor guy! It would be ok for Miika to play fetch as long as he does not appear to be in discomfort and the tooth does not appear to get worse. I think there is a good chance that this does not worsen by playing fetch but that would be dependent on how weak the tooth is to begin with. If at any point he shows discomfort which he may display by not wanting to eat kibble or something hard, then stop playing fetch with him until this is fixed. Good luck and have a blessed day!

Is it safe to play fetch with my dog's broken tooth before vet visit?

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