[pookiebear]

Wonderful washcloth idea. I'm going to do that when I get home. I wish I had seen this last night. Thanks

Originally Posted by Bella Mia

When I had Bella spayed they took out 4 baby canines and microchipped her. She really didn't care about being fixed, but her teeth bothered her really bad. The vet was reluctant to prescribe painkillers because in his experience dogs without them healed faster (moving around, but not over doing it). The first day she was miserable, then the next day she got a little better. After 3 or 4 days, she was back to normal. You can try giving him really cold water (I wouldn't suggest ice because it might be too tough on his gums) it might help numb the area so he can feel a little relief. You can also get a damp wash cloth and freeze it for him to chew on, that's what Bella liked. It was soft and felt good for her.