My dog has tooth pain. What can I give him for relief at home?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | unneutered | 25 lbs
Our dog Rusty is having some tooth pain, he's already lost most of his teeth due to us not knowing dogs needed dental health care too. But today is the first time he's pawing at his mouth, he isn't very vocal and moves around but he's sleeping and shaking a little. Google only wants to tell me what not to do, and I just want to know if there's a way to relieve him until we can get him in tomorrow.
3 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Published on August 16th, 2019
Poor Rusty! Unfortunately, there really isn't much you can do about this at home - there are no over-the-counter human pain medications that are safe for use in dogs, so your best option is to give him soft food until you're able to get him in to see the vet. He/she can take a closer look at his mouth, and can get him started on pain meds and antibiotics as well as scheduling a dental procedure to extract the painful tooth.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Related Answers from Veterinarians
-
Published on October 17th, 2018
Psychological stress can make pain worse, and going to the vet can be stressful for a dog. You are correct that Chunk needs dental surgery, and while at home, I would feed him canned dog food, or soak his dry food in gently warmed low sodium beef or chicken broth to make it softer. Please do not give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. The only safe pain medications for dogs are available by prescription from the vet, and if you feel he is in pain, you can talk to your vet about prescribing some for him. Best of luck, I hope this helps!
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
-
Published on July 5th, 2017
If you are unable to have a dental performed on your dog you should talk to your vet about putting him on antibiotics for the mouth infection and a nonsteroidal antiinflamatory drug that will help with the pain. You can also feed him wet/canned food do it will be easier for him to eat.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
My 10 1/2 lb. Chihuahua/Toy Fox Terrier is having tooth pain. His gums look inflamed and he is having trouble chewing some things. I can tell by the way he looks that he doesn't feel good. My Vet is closed until Thursday. Is there anything I can do o
Is there any pain killer I can give my 9yr old dog for dental pain. I have an appt on Fri.
My dog was fine this morning when I took him to the vet for heartworm testing and to clean his anal glands. When we got home, he became very lethargic and licking and shaking his jaw like he is in pain. He does have bad teeth, he has malcusion. Could
My dog has an infected tooth , the tooth helps break down their food. Has it removed Thursday. She's in pain what can I buy at Walmart that will ease her pain ?
My dog broke her tooth, I cannot get her to a vet right now so what can I do to keep her out of pain and prevent infection?
Ho my friends dog is suffering with very rotten teeth. The teeth are wobbly and black and the gums are swollen red and black. She cannot afford to have them taken out but the dog is in so much pain. What can I do
My 13 yr old pekingese has extremely bad teeth. Anesthia to have it taken out us not an option for him. He weighs 9 lbs what can I give him for the pain.
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?
My dog just had a tooth extraction 8 hours ago. She's been crying ever since I brought her home. I don't know what to do to help her.
My has a sore tooth, he keeps whining, running around the house and trying to plant the right side of his face into the ground (the side his bad tooth is on), what can I do to get him to calm down
Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.
