![]() ![]() Oral warts, caused by the canine oral papillomavirus, are found on the lips, gums and tongue of a dog. A more serious laceration to the dog’s lips, tongue or gums, evidenced by bloody saliva and possibly a hesitation to eat or drink, should be treated by a vet. But a dog with broken teeth or a snake bite should see a vet as soon as possible. “Animals don’t have hands so they lead with their faces,” Stone says.įortunately, a superficial cut may not need attention and a bee sting can often be addressed by giving the dog a veterinarian-directed dosage of Benadryl to reduce the swelling, says Stone. Such mouth injuries can include cat scratches, snake bites and bee stings. Dogs that are too inquisitive in the wrong situation can get hurt by other dogs and animals (like insects and porcupines) that don’t appreciate the attention. Other mouth injuries happen when “dogs put their faces where they don’t belong,” she says. Big dogs may look tough, but their teeth and mouths aren’t. Large breeds like the Great Dane, Boerboel and Mastiff are prone to certain mouth injuries such as cuts and broken teeth simply because they’re given things to chew on that are too hard, says Stone (this includes antlers and real bones). A quick look with a flashlight can confirm a problem and can sometimes even be accomplished while the dog is panting, says Stone. The best approach is to begin working with their dog while he or she is young to get them used to their mouth being handled. Stone recommends that dog owners check inside their dogs’ mouths regularly to make sure nothing is caught in their teeth, roof of their mouth or gums. If left in place too long, these objects can lead to infection, with the most obvious symptom being unusually bad breath. However, dog owners may have no idea their pet is in discomfort or pain since the dog may continue to eat and drink normally, Stone says. Signs that a dog has something stuck in its mouth may include excessive drooling and gagging. Amy Stone, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainsville, Fla. One of the most common mouth-related conditions that veterinarians generally see in dogs is injury from foreign objects (like sticks, pieces of mulch or rawhide) embedded in a dog’s mouth, says Dr. ![]()
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