My dog's cheek is swollen, green, and oozing. What should I do?

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my dog has a swollen spot on her cheek it was bleeding at one point but now it is pussy and a greenish color it is also growing and bald. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 7 years and 1 month old | 65 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. This could be a tooth root abscess. Brandy needs to be seen by your veterinarian to have her teeth evaluated. She may need to have her teeth cleaned, but she certainly needs antibiotics. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog's cheek is swollen, green, and oozing. What should I do?

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