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allthingsyorkie · 07-16-2010, 03:03 PM

Hi,
Our 10 year old Moose is loosing teeth. He is acting in pain today and one tooth is half out. What are some safe doses of over the counter meds to give to help him get relief from the pain of it??

Mardelin · 07-16-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by allthingsyorkie

Hi,
Our 10 year old Moose is loosing teeth. He is acting in pain today and one tooth is half out. What are some safe doses of over the counter meds to give to help him get relief from the pain of it??

Take him to the vet and have the vet prescribe meds. At his age abcess is a great possibility, along with infection that could end up affecting his heart. So, he may need antibiotics too.

allthingsyorkie · 07-16-2010, 03:15 PM

Thanks for the input. Just trying to get him some immediate relief.

megansmomma · 07-16-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by allthingsyorkie

Thanks for the input. Just trying to get him some immediate relief.

I would still call your vet and ask what they would suggest and dose that you give him even if it was OTC pain meds. As was previously mentioned I would be worried about infections. Dogs do not get cavities like people do.

Ladymom · 07-16-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Take him to the vet and have the vet prescribe meds. At his age abcess is a great possibility, along with infection that could end up affecting his heart. So, he may need antibiotics too.

Please call your vet asap!

kjc · 07-16-2010, 05:34 PM

Getting him to the vet asap is best in this situation.

You do not want to give aspirin with any tooth problems, bc of the possibility of bleeding, and aspirin would make that a life threatening condition.

Also dogs can become septic with rotting teeth, as the bacteria can easily travel to the bloodstream and from there throughout the body, and this can also be life threatening.

Mitzis Mom · 07-16-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by allthingsyorkie

Hi,
Our 10 year old Moose is loosing teeth. He is acting in pain today and one tooth is half out. What are some safe doses of over the counter meds to give to help him get relief from the pain of it??

Maybe you can get Orajel for immediate relief until you can take him to the vet... maybe baby orajel...

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allthingsyorkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 10	need tooth pain remedy asap Hi, Our 10 year old Moose is loosing teeth. He is acting in pain today and one tooth is half out. What are some safe doses of over the counter meds to give to help him get relief from the pain of it?? __________________ Genevieve

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allthingsyorkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 10	Thanks for the input. Just trying to get him some immediate relief. __________________ Genevieve

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kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Getting him to the vet asap is best in this situation. You do not want to give aspirin with any tooth problems, bc of the possibility of bleeding, and aspirin would make that a life threatening condition. Also dogs can become septic with rotting teeth, as the bacteria can easily travel to the bloodstream and from there throughout the body, and this can also be life threatening. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity