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My dog has tooth pain, vet closed. What can I give for relief?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 12 years and 2 months old | 10.5 lbs

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 or give him to make him feel better until I can get him to the Vet? He is taking Thyro-tabs .1mg twice daily, Furosemide tablets 6.25mg twice daily & Enalapril Maleate tablets 2.5mg twice daily.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 31st, 2019

Unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give him. Many human ones are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. I think it's best if Little Bit is in a lot of pain to take him into an ER vet now.

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