My dog broke a tooth at gum line, bleeding. What can I give for pain?

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My dog is a year old - 62lbs - and broke her tooth pretty severely at the gum line. I don’t know how she did it and it was bleeding for a while. I’m taking her to the vet when it opens in about 6 hours but i want something to give to her for pain. Pet's info: Dog | Catahoula Leopard Dog | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 62 lbs

Chad Brown, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor thing! I can’t imagine breaking one of my teeth at the gumline. I understand that you are very concerned about her experiencing pain and I am certain that it is painful to have a broken tooth at the gumline. But here is the problem, most over-the-counter pain medications that would be strong enough to help her will interfere with tissue and blood clotting. Why does this matter? Because most likely your veterinarian will recommend either extraction of that tooth or restorative surgery for that tooth. Both procedures will involve anesthesia as well as tissue manipulation. So I cannot recommend you start any kind of pain medication right now at all. But never underestimate the power of simply petting and loving your dog during the six hour wait. Studies have shown that simply by safely and lovingly stroking and speaking to your pet can provide a lot of unexplained stress and pain relief. The time should pass by very quickly for you when your pet and then you will be able to get The pain treated with possible surgery and medications. I hope this has helped.

My dog broke a tooth at gum line, bleeding. What can I give for pain?

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