Cat's jaw swollen and painful after dental care. What should I do?

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I recently started trying to car for my cats teeth as I haven’t cleaned them for awhile. I been using this green jel since she’s not the biggest fan of having her teeth touched. Her jaw now has a scrape/cut on it and her bottom jaw is swollen on the back half. I can’t pet her there without her twitching, which seems to be irritating her. She had cuts before but never seen her jaw swollen. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 13 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Please make an appointment to have Gia seen by a vet as soon as possible. A swollen jaw can indicate infection, a foreign body stuck in the jaw, or a mass/ growth in the area, all of which can be extremely painful and require treatment by a veterinarian. Pain medications meant for humans can be very dangerous (and even deadly) for cats, so I do not recommend giving any to your kitty without consulting with your vet.

Cat's jaw swollen and painful after dental care. What should I do?

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