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My dog is in pain after tooth extraction. How can I help overnight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Great Pyrenees | Male | neutered | 1 year and 11 months old | 130 lbs

My dog has a tooth extraction & finished carprofen yesterday. Today he's clearly in discomfort and my vet doesn't have an on call. Is there anything I can give him overnight to calm him and ease the pain?

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Answered By Catherine Stecyk

Veterinarian

Published on January 29th, 2019

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry to hear that Odin still seems uncomfortable from his tooth extraction. You may try applying an ice pack wrapped in a small towel to the swollen or painful area. I DO NOT recommend giving him any pain medications that intended for humans, as these can be fatally toxic to dogs. I recommend contacting your veterinarian during normal business hours to ask for other suggestions. If it has been this long and he is still painful, there may be a complication that needs to be addressed. I hope this is helpful!

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