is it good for a dog to lick a sore to help premote feeling faster?
460522
Dogs have special enzymes in their saliva that can speed the process, however veterinary medicine is quicker, and safer for a wound. If you were out in the woods and had only your bottled water and your dog's spit, then sure let him lick away, however in todays age there are antibiotic creams and medications that will help a sore heal quickly, cleanly and safely. \n\nAlso, some dogs tend to lick a sore raw (something they do when the area is extremly sore or aggravated, or they are bored.) It's best to bandage off a sore or use those sad cone things on your dog to make sure they don't make their little boo-boo into a big infected wound.
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it's not very tasty but it does help heal the blisters quickly - warm water with about 1 teaspoon of salt, rinse the mouth several times a day - have your son hold the liquid in his mouth for several seconds and then spit it out... try not to rinse with regular water.\n\ndiet is usually a big factor in mouth sores, make certain he is not eating too much acidic fruit or candy.
499864
it's a canker sore. it is usually cause by stress. there is this liquid medicine you can buy at the grocery store called kanka. it works. it numbs the sore and will make it go away faster.
300708
I had that happen years ago. Out of desperation, I tried applying just a tiny bit of Blistex to it, and it relieved the pain and helped speed healing - the sore was gone within a couple days.
61222
Check this out: http://www.pets.ca/pettips/tips-36.htm
187157
If the injury is along the bite line in your cheaks, sweetiepieblonde could be correct.\n\nMore likely the injury is getting infected.  In most cases, your body's imune system will catch up to it and resolve it.  If it worsens and does not improve within 10 days you should see a doctor.
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i know this sounds a little strange but if you put toothpaste (make sure its a pasty kind) on any sort of bite it will prevent it from getting irritated by the air and such things and the itch will be away before you know it.  also try taking an aveeno oatmeal bath, its very soothing.
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You can try gargling with salt water a few times a day - that may sting a bit, but it does help keep things from getting infected.  Also, keep using the numbing gel, and perhaps placing wax on the tooth that is hitting the sore will help (an old trick I used when I had braces.)\n\nGood luck!
934304
Tums-The Chewable Tablets will do the trick.  Probably just extra stomach acid.  Take them after b-fast before you start to growl.
61793
just like humans, pets can overdo it in the sun. And Actually pigs have no sweat glands. THAT is why they roll in the mud, so they can cool themselves off. French-fried pooch can peel, scab over and experience pain. Extreme cases can even lead to skin cancer.\nAccording to Novartis Animal Health, there are several things you can do to prevent disaster:\n#   Pay attention to your pet's exposed areas, such as around his lips, ears and nose. Apply sunblock to the tips of your pet's ears and the top of the nose.\n\n#   Protect your fair-haired pet. Just like people with pale white skin, dogs and cats with lighter-colored fur are at greater risk for getting sunburned.\n\n#   Keep your pet in the shade during peak sun hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).\n\n#   Get your pet to a veterinarian if he starts looking like a tomato.\n\nDon't Overdo It In The Heat\n\n#   Heat exhaustion can kill your pet. Never leave a pet alone in a car, even with the windows down. A sunny day can turn a metal car into an oven fairly quickly. Your car can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit in minutes, even if the weather is reasonable on the outside.\n\n#   Even if you park in shade, don't assume it will stay that way. Remember the earth rotates, so what was shady an hour ago is now sun-beaten.\n\n#   Bring plenty of water, at least a gallon each for both you and your pet. Don't forget the water dish.\n\n#   Don't force your animal to run around after a meal in hot, humid weather. Stick to early morning or evening workout sessions.\n\n#   Don't tie your dog up in the sun or make him stand on the street in hot weather. Keep mid-day walks to a minimum. Dogs perspire through their foot pads, so the longer he is on the hot pavement, the less able he is to cool down. And remember, he's much closer to the hot asphalt than you are.\n\n#   Don't take your pet to the beach unless you can find a cool spot for him. Make sure to rinse any saltwater off too. Again, the hot sand affects his ability to cool down to a greater extent than you.\n\n#   Make sure your pet has a place to hang out when outside. A good doghouse works nice but it's best to bring a dog, or any other animal, into the house and out of the sun.\n\n#   Always give your pet clean, fresh water. Don't forget to check the dish to make sure it's not empty. When replacing water, use cool water.\n\n#   Keep old and overweight animals out of the heat. Snub-nosed dogs, especially bulldogs and Pekingese, and those with heart or lung disease, should be kept indoors in air-conditioning as much as possible.\n\n\n\nWhen It Gets Really Bad\n\nAccording to Debra Primovic, DVM, of the Animal Emergency Clinic in St. Louis, "Heat stroke (hyperthermia - as opposed to hypothermia, which is from being too cold) is a condition arising from extremely high body temperature (rectal temperature of 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit), which leads to nervous system abnormalities (such as lethargy, weakness, collapse, seizure or coma)." Don't let this happen to your pet.\nWatch For These Signs\n\n#   Noisy breathing that may indicate upper airway obstruction\n#   Excessive panting\n#   Bright red mucous membranes (e.g. gums, conjunctiva of the eyes)\n#   Weakness\n#   Collapse\n#   Seizure\n#   Coma\n#   High body temperature\n\nIf You See These Signs\n\n#   Place a cool, wet towel over your pet or put your pet in a cool water bath. Do not use ice because it may hurt his skin.\n\n#   Check your pet's temperature rectally. Normal body temperature in dogs and cats is higher than in humans (100.5 to 102.5 F as compared to 98.6 F).\n\n#   If your pet's temperature is over 105 F, call your veterinarian and get him out of the heat ASAP.\n\n#   Bring your pet to a veterinarian or emergency clinic as soon as possible.
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For canker sores you can drink papaya juice.  It will heal in a few hours.  Hold your nose while drinking it because its horrible.
1174789
try ginger honey tea to relieve the stomach of discomfort and stuff. then if symptoms persist, do go see a doctor, it may be you have a furball stuck in the tummy like puss in boots did.... meow...
565505
I use the orange flavored Listerine.  Works pretty good and it gets the bacteria out of the sore.
475929
Heat pads work real well. In minutes its gone and you can have it at school cause it is a stick on one. You stick on your tummy and no one will even notice. Banana's work to. so please try the heat pad it really work likes a charm
843996
you'll get lots of dog hair in your mouth. I'm speaking from experience LOL. I have bitten my dog on her leg just playing and she didn't retaliate but i got lots of doghair in my mouth. yuck.
682099
Gargle with salt water. You should find that it works a treat. Salt is cheap and easy to get hold of and we all have it at home, so no need to splash out and spend lots of money on expensive mouth ulcer creams...or Get a Q-tip and dab a very slight bit of bleach just onto the sore itself. The kanker sore will be gone within 2 days.
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I was told that a warm soaked tea bag held on the cold sore--works wonders!  Apparently it is a method that has been used for years.  GL