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My dog's mouth is bleeding and a tooth is broken. What do I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Husky | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 9 days old | 25 lbs

My dog mouth us bleeding and looks like his tooth is broken what can i do

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 31st, 2019

Poor Osi! Apply gentle pressure if he will let you to try to stop the bleeding. Take him into the vet first thing in the morning, and don't feed him in the morning. The vet will likely need to sedate him to remove the broken tooth, and he needs an empty stomach to be sedated safely. Best of luck.

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