{"id":4265,"date":"2022-05-27T11:14:41","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T11:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-oral-pain\/"},"modified":"2022-05-28T06:59:30","modified_gmt":"2022-05-28T06:59:30","slug":"is-orajel-safe-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Orajel safe for dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#Is_Orajel_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Is Orajel safe for dogs?\">Is Orajel safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#What_is_a_natural_pain_reliever_for_dogs\" title=\"What is a natural pain reliever for dogs?\">What is a natural pain reliever for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_mouth_infection\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs mouth infection?\">How can I treat my dogs mouth infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_Tylenol_for_tooth_pain\" title=\"Can I give my dog Tylenol for tooth pain?\">Can I give my dog Tylenol for tooth pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#How_can_I_ease_my_dogs_tooth_pain\" title=\"How can I ease my dogs tooth pain?\">How can I ease my dogs tooth pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_dogs_teeth_hurt\" title=\"How can you tell if a dog\u2019s teeth hurt?\">How can you tell if a dog\u2019s teeth hurt?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_temporary_pain_relief\" title=\"What can I give my dog for temporary pain relief?\">What can I give my dog for temporary pain relief?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#How_can_I_ease_my_dogs_leg_pain\" title=\"How can I ease my dogs leg pain?\">How can I ease my dogs leg pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_a_mouth_infection\" title=\"How do you know if your dog has a mouth infection?\">How do you know if your dog has a mouth infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#What_are_signs_of_infection_in_dogs\" title=\"What are signs of infection in dogs?\">What are signs of infection in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#Is_there_a_natural_antibiotic_for_dogs\" title=\"Is there a natural antibiotic for dogs?\">Is there a natural antibiotic for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#What_OTC_meds_are_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"What OTC meds are safe for dogs?\">What OTC meds are safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#How_much_Tylenol_can_I_give_my_dog\" title=\"How much Tylenol can I give my dog?\">How much Tylenol can I give my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\/#Can_dogs_take_baby_aspirin\" title=\"Can dogs take baby aspirin?\">Can dogs take baby aspirin?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-orajel-safe-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Orajel_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is Orajel safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Formulas do contain vitamins and iron, which can be toxic, but typically they are in small enough amounts that we don\u2019t need to be too concerned unless a massive amount is ingested or the dog is very small. Teething Gels (Orajel, etc.) \u2013 Many of these teething gels contain benzocaine, a local anesthetic.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-natural-pain-reliever-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_natural_pain_reliever_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is a natural pain reliever for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4 Botanicals That Are Natural Anti-Inflammatories for Dogs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turmeric. Perhaps the best-known and most widely used medicinal herb to treat joint pain and inflammation is turmeric.<\/li>\n<li>Boswellia serrata. The resin of the Boswellia serrata tree has long been used in traditional medicines.<\/li>\n<li>Cinnamon.<\/li>\n<li>Hawthorn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-mouth-infection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_mouth_infection\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs mouth infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment will depend on how serious and advanced the gum disease is.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Dog mouth wash. Dog mouthwash can be used to keep a dog\u2019s oral health in good shape.<\/li>\n<li>Anti-inflammatory pain relief. A vet may prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to deal with any pain caused by gum infection.<\/li>\n<li>Antibiotics.<\/li>\n<li>Dental cleaning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VrDJX3iuutk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 1 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 50px 0px 40px; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4m4hQXWOChw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-give-my-dog-tylenol-for-tooth-pain\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_Tylenol_for_tooth_pain\"><\/span>Can I give my dog Tylenol for tooth pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless under the explicit direction of a trusted veterinarian, dogs should not be given human medications like ibuprofen (Advil), acetaminophen (Tylenol), or aspirin. Skip the medicine cabinet for pet pain relief.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-ease-my-dogs-tooth-pain\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_ease_my_dogs_tooth_pain\"><\/span>How can I ease my dogs tooth pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Treat and Prevent Tooth Pain in Dogs<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Take your dog for annual oral examinations and cleanings.<\/li>\n<li>Feed him good quality dog food.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid hard bones as chew toys.<\/li>\n<li>Brush his teeth every day.<\/li>\n<li>Give him chew toys to play with.<\/li>\n<li>Do your own oral examinations regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-tell-if-a-dog-s-teeth-hurt\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_dogs_teeth_hurt\"><\/span>How can you tell if a dog\u2019s teeth hurt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs Your Dog is Experiencing Oral Pain<\/p>\n<p>Drooling. Whimpering. Halitosis (bad breath) Change in behavior or displaying protective behavior.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-temporary-pain\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_temporary_pain_relief\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for temporary pain relief?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, help reduce swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in humans, and they can do the same for your dog.<br \/>\nThere are some of the available NSAIDs just for dogs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>carprofen (Novox or Rimadyl)<\/li>\n<li>deracoxib (Deramaxx)<\/li>\n<li>firocoxib (Previcox)<\/li>\n<li>meloxicam (Metacam )<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y3JdP-JoAoE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CYXwiAgDDl0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-ease-my-dogs-leg-pain\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_ease_my_dogs_leg_pain\"><\/span>How can I ease my dogs leg pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Road to Recovery<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Give your dog nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to ease inflammation.<\/li>\n<li>Apply an ice pack or heating pad.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your dog rests.<\/li>\n<li>Walk your dog on a leash, taking it slowly at first.<\/li>\n<li>Use a brace or support to hold your dog\u2019s muscle or joint in place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-has-a-mouth-infection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_a_mouth_infection\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog has a mouth infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you look inside the dog\u2019s mouth, there will often be swelling and redness on the gums around the affected tooth. If swelling and infection has extended behind the eye your pet may react with a painful response if you attempt to open his mouth.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-signs-of-infection-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_signs_of_infection_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are signs of infection in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the most common signs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Red eyes.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy\/lack of energy.<\/li>\n<li>Warm ears.<\/li>\n<li>Warm, dry nose.<\/li>\n<li>Shivering.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Coughing.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"is-there-a-natural-antibiotic-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_natural_antibiotic_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is there a natural antibiotic for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As well as being a delicious treat, honey is a powerful antibacterial agent and can help immensely with keeping open wounds free of infection. This is because many varieties of honey actually produce a significant quantity of hydrogen peroxide, which scours microbes away from anything they come into contact with.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HuUru5D2LXs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y3JdP-JoAoE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-otc-meds-are-safe-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_OTC_meds_are_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>What OTC meds are safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Top 10 vet recommended over-the-counter meds<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pepcid AC (famotidine) and<\/li>\n<li>Tagamet HB (cimetidine)<\/li>\n<li>Aspirin.<\/li>\n<li>Artificial tears (Genteal, et. al.)<\/li>\n<li>Benadryl (diphenhydramine)<\/li>\n<li>Neosporin and other antibiotic gels.<\/li>\n<li>Hydrocortisone sprays, gels and creams.<\/li>\n<li>Zyrtec.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 3 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-tylenol-can-i-give-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Tylenol_can_I_give_my_dog\"><\/span>How much Tylenol can I give my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because Aspirin, Advil and Tylenol (acetomimophen) have not been approved for veterinary use, there have not been studies conducted to establish proper dosages. Unofficially, some experts suggest that you can administer 5-10 mg per pound of your dog\u2019s weight every 12 hours.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-take-baby-aspirin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_take_baby_aspirin\"><\/span>Can dogs take baby aspirin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is no. While your vet may prescribe aspirin to help your dog when they\u2019re in pain, you should not give them the same medication you have in your cabinet. Medicines like ibuprofen and naproxen can be toxic to dogs, even in small doses.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q9WFId_0o0c\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related posts on Dogs Mouth Infection :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-is-mouthwash-toxic-to-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick Answer: Is mouthwash toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do you treat algae poisoning in dogs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-can-cause-alopecia-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick Answer: What can cause alopecia in dogs?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is Orajel safe for dogs?What is a natural pain reliever for dogs?How can I treat my dogs mouth infection?Can I give my dog Tylenol for tooth pain?How can I ease my dogs tooth pain?How can you tell if a dog\u2019s teeth hurt?What can I give my dog for temporary pain relief?How can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118630,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-Orajel-safe-for-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4265"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4265"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4265\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118631,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4265\/revisions\/118631"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118630"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}