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I have a 5 month old Border Collie and she is losing teeth daily and bleeding quite a bit.
She has been up the last couple night crying and I was wondering if there was anything I could do for her.
Is there a ambasol for puppies?
Any info is appreciated!

>>I have a 5 month old Border Collie and she is losing teeth daily and bleeding quite a bit.
>>She has been up the last couple night crying and I was wondering if there was anything I could do for her.
>>Is there a ambasol for puppies?
>>Any info is appreciated!

Have your veterinarian take a look. This doesn't sound normal for a dog of this size. Ice or a frozen toy can help soothe the gums--but crying at night is unusual, and I would have the dog checked by the vet.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com

I took Casey in last night and the vet said alot of her teeth are coming in all at once and her gums are swollen.
But in a few weeks this will pass.
Thank You!

>>I took Casey in last night and the vet said alot of her teeth are coming in all at once and her gums are swollen.
>>But in a few weeks this will pass.
>>Thank You!

I'm so glad you took her in. Now if you feel at some point that she needs something for pain, you can call the vet and get the right thing. Don't give a dog even an aspirin without calling the vet first. A lot of things that are harmless to people are poison to dogs.

One thing some people recommend for sore teething problems is terrycloth (like a washcloth) soaked with water and then frozen. Chewing this is said to soothe the gums. Chewing can also help the teeth come through the gums more quickly. My last pup got all her permanent teeth at 5 months. She didn't show any pain, but she was quite a chewer. If your dog doesn't tend to chew, you might consider using something like chicken broth to freeze on the terrycloth. My dog especially liked cotton knotted bones as toys. Still does.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com

Thank You so much for the info! I will try the chicken broth on the towel! She seems to be doing better and her teeth are coming through now.
Thank You again!

>>Thank You so much for the info! I will try the chicken broth on the towel! She seems to be doing better and her teeth are coming through now.
>>Thank You again!

I'm very glad she's doing better. My dog who got her permanent teeth at that age is 10 now, and yesterday was running around the house showing everyone that she had a cotton knotted bone. Those toys they grow to love when they're young and in the chewing stages can remain helpful throughout their lives in reducing dental problems. When your dog's permanent teeth come in, they are loose, and have to be set in the jaw by chewing. It's aggravating sometimes to see the things they grab to chew, but the need is so great that an immature dog just can't stop and think first. This is a time when bringing in a new, high-quality dog toy frequently will really pay off.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com