Why is my dog groggy with a swollen eye and sensitive face?

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He has been acting groggy or sleepy he acts like the side of his face is very sensitive to the touch and jerks back when you try to touch his face he had these problems about a week ago on his right side and we took him to an emergency vet and they said that it was a stomach issue and allergies but his symptoms have come back and a reoccurring exactly 7 Days Later he has an appetite but not a very good one and he's sleepy or tired all the time and one eye is swollen. What can cause these symptom. Pet's info: Cat | Pixiebob | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 81 lbs

Sarah Derksen, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi. This sounds very suspicious of a tooth root abscess. A tooth root abscess is a severe infection that develops around the root of a tooth usually occurring from a broken or traumatized tooth. They form when bacteria enter the exposed root canal of the tooth. In dogs, this most often occurs when the tooth breaks from chewing on a bone, antler, ice cubes, cow hoof, or hard nylon toys exposing the tissues that lie beneath the enamel. A tooth root abscess may also develop in association with periodontal disease, an infection of the tissues surrounding the tooth. It presents most commonly as a swelling under the eye. I would recommend getting a full exam and plan a dental cleaning with your veterinarian to further assess.

Why is my dog groggy with a swollen eye and sensitive face?

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