Things You'll Need
- Food treats
Instructions
Take your dog to the veterinarian for a checkup. Tell the vet about your dog's symptoms and that you think it might be a tooth infection.
Complete the course of antibiotics prescribed by your veterinarian. Hide the pills inside tasty food treats, such as American cheese slices. If your dog refuses to eat the pill in the treat, open the dog's mouth by pressing on its back gums. Quickly place the pill at the back of the dog's mouth, near its throat, and close the dog's mouth. Hold the dog's snout upward and rub its throat gently to encourage swallowing.
Take your dog back to the veterinarian if the infection remains after the initial course of antibiotics. Your dog might need a different type of antibiotic or a longer course of medication to clear up the infection.