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Can I use human products like cooling gel for my dog's inflamed gums?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 1 month old | 6 lbs

can i put hawaiin topic after sun cooling gel on my dogs gum to relieve gum inflammation

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 30th, 2018

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach, Please do not put any topical product on your dog's gums. This not only won't work, but might be toxic. Please discuss with your vet about a dental cleaning, as well as pain medications for the inflammation. Best of luck with Shadow!

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