Oberon
Well-Known Member
My RSPCA GSDxCollie, Xara is at least 11 years old and very healthy.
A week ago she bit my other dog (playing as they do) and she cried out in pain.
I couldn't see any injury and thought she may have banged herself so I kept an eye on her.
She remained sore and cried out a few times when eating and then became a bit depressed so I took her to the vet yesterday.
Vet said teeth a bit worn at the front but all in decent health. Ditto for the gums. No abcess or injury.
Vet then tried to open her mouth wider to have a look and Xara screamed again.
Hmm, Jaw problem.
Vet gave her a painkiller and she has a course of one a day to take to see if it's muscular. And also soft food for a week (which she loves).
I tried to open her mouth today and she screamed again.
What could it be?
A week ago she bit my other dog (playing as they do) and she cried out in pain.
I couldn't see any injury and thought she may have banged herself so I kept an eye on her.
She remained sore and cried out a few times when eating and then became a bit depressed so I took her to the vet yesterday.
Vet said teeth a bit worn at the front but all in decent health. Ditto for the gums. No abcess or injury.
Vet then tried to open her mouth wider to have a look and Xara screamed again.
Hmm, Jaw problem.
Vet gave her a painkiller and she has a course of one a day to take to see if it's muscular. And also soft food for a week (which she loves).
I tried to open her mouth today and she screamed again.
What could it be?
