Senior dog with swollen gums & heart condition. What can I do at home?

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My dog who is 12 yrs old has a tooth that should come out and her gum is swollen and very red. My bet does not want to do this procedure as my dog has a heart condition she takes medication for. Is there anything I can do at home to help her gum problem? Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 61 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Her gums are likely inflamed because she has tartar underneath her gumline. She needs a dental cleaning to scale off all that tartar, then this will resolve the inflammation. I would suggest getting Chia an echocardiogram to see if she can still have surgery despite her heart condition. Many heart disease pets can go under general anesthesia. I would consider getting another vet for a second opinion here and see if you can get Chia's echocardiogram scheduled asap. I hope that your can get Chia's echo and dental scheduled soon. I would suggest using a water additive from your local pet store until then to help flush out her gums and keep the bacteria load down. Best wishes and take care!

Senior dog with swollen gums & heart condition. What can I do at home?

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