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My dog's jaw is loose and bleeding after a dog bite. Is it broken?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog is a toy poodle and she's bitten by one of my bigger dogs.....her lower jaw is lose.....i took her to the nearest vet...the vet did dressing for my dog....i need advice...now she is still bleeding and she is also uncomfortable.....

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 19th, 2019

She needs to go back to the veterinarian for xrays of her jaw if it is that loose. I would be concerned that it is broken. She also need to be re-evaluated if she is bleeding and uncomfortable. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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