My dog has bad breath and yelps when eating. Could it be a toothache?

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My Boston terrier has dental problems.he has for many years usually it comes and goes.but for about a month now he's got bad breath and yelps when theres just a little bit of drool or anything even comes close to the right side of his mouth.he seems to help just out of the blue.and yelps when he trys to eat on that side. Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 7 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Rex urgently needs to be seen by your veterinarian for an exam. You likely will need to schedule a dental cleaning under anesthesia. He likely has a very painful tooth root abscess. The vet will remove all tartar, and also clean under the gingiva wich will also remove bacteria which are causing infection and bad breath. He will also remove all rotten and infected teeth. This should greatly increase your dog's quality of life and will help prevent heart and kidney disease. He will also be able to eat properly without a toothache! Please make an appointment on Monday!

My dog has bad breath and yelps when eating. Could it be a toothache?

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