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Puppy broke a tooth, bleeding, in pain. What can I do until the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 28 days old | 40 lbs

I came home friday and noticed blood on my pillow, checked my boxer pup out whose about 5 months old. His mouth had blood on it and i opened his mouth and he broken his tooth. Today is sunday and its still bleeding, ive called all the vets near me and they wont take him til monday. I hate seeing him in pain and i dont know what to do.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 17th, 2019

Poor Rocky. Please do not give him any human pain medications as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. Feed him canned food or soften his dry food with water before giving it to him. Have him seen by a vet first thing Monday morning.

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