Loose tooth on dog?

my dog has a loose tooth thats bleeding and he wont eat. should i just leave leave it alone and wait till it falls out or should i get it pulled he's five months old. thank you

Loose tooth on dog?
I think the best thing you could possibly do is take him to the vet or just call them and ask for their help. You need an expert's help
Reply:I would say to just leave it alone for a day or two and see what progresses. If it starts to look infected or if he's not eating at all over the next day or two, give your vet a call and see what the best option is.
Reply:If you can gently tug it out that's fine, otherwise give him a rope chew toy or something that will encourage it to fall out on it's own.
Reply:Well if it is a puppy it's normal our an older dog does too my 13 year old german shepard. If you think it's bothering him go to a vet and get them to pull it out. hope it helps.
Reply:Where is it located?





It is more than likey (hopefully) a puppy tooth. If so, it will fall out on it's own. Check him mouth to make sure that it hasn't been knocked out by an injury of some sort and is broken at, or near, the root.





He should be ok! Make sure he has plenty of chew toys at this age, he really needs them now!
Reply:Take a damp wash cloth and freeze it. Let him play with it and hopefully the tooth will fall out.





Dr. Tracy


(this has worked for one of my personal dogs)
Reply:give him a chew toy and make sure he is drinking still. offer soft food. if it has not fallen out soon then consider the vets. if it is really wobbly it wont take long but if it is just a little loose then maybe something needs to be done.
Reply:Put the tooth between your thumb/finger %26amp; gently pull it out. If you have a really good grip on it, the pup will probably pull it out, himself; trying to get away from you. LOL
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My dog lost his teeth when he was a puppy, heehee


But they grew back =]



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