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    kiffydee Posts: 21, Reputation: 2
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    Dec 20, 2007, 08:18 AM
    Puppy and swollen cheek
    4mo old brittany spaniel. Woke up this am and she has a swollen lower lip toward the joint. She loves to chew fire wood. Should I be real concerned? She is still eating and drinking just calmer than usual.
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    Under_a_rock Posts: 25, Reputation: 2
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    Dec 20, 2007, 09:31 AM
    She may have gotten a splinter from the wood and it got infected. Try to look inside.
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    kiffydee Posts: 21, Reputation: 2
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    Dec 20, 2007, 09:59 AM
    Thank you . Yes she has a small hole , between her cheek and gum. Nothing in it and no puss. Which is great. I am monitering her for infection. Should I use a salt water soultion like we do for canker sores?
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    Dec 20, 2007, 10:14 AM
    With the weekend and holiday next week, better call the vet.
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    Dec 20, 2007, 10:24 AM
    Kiffydee, also let the vet know what type of wood she was chewing on. Certain types of trees and plants are poisonous to dogs.
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