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Why is my dog's cheek swollen? Can I give him aspirin for pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year old | 79 lbs

Why is my dogs cheek all swollen and what should I do about it like he had a bully stick today and also had a big bone could that be why?? And can he have this kind of buyers aspirin for the pain and inflamtion and if so how much?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 2nd, 2018

Your dog may have an injury caused by some of the chew sticks, or a broken tooth. Other possibilities could be an abscess, or an insect bite, allergy or trauma. If the swelling does not go down by itself within 24 hrs, you should take your dog to a veterinarian for an exam. Please do not give aspirin to your dog as it could cause gastric ulcers, bleeding ulcers and coagulation disorders.

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