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What can I give my dog for dental pain before his vet appointment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 10 years and 9 months old

Is there any pain killer I can give my 9yr old dog for dental pain. I have an appt on Fri.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 14th, 2018

Drop by your veterinarian. If he has seen your dog already he may give you pain medicine preoperatively as well as antibiotics. If he has not seen your dog yet, you will need to try and have him seen before Friday due to the pain. Unfortunately there are no OTC pain killers for dogs or cats available. Please do not give medicine for humans as most of those are toxic to pets.

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