Christine M. asked
My dog, Luisa, a 5-year-old Golden Retriever, has a swelling on her left cheek about the size of a small potato cut in half. She snorts weirdly when we touch it, but she doesn't seem to be in pain or distressed, still runs and jumps around, and eats and drinks well. What could be causing the swelling, and what should I do?
January 21st, 2023
Rebecca S. answered
The swelling on Luisa's cheek could be due to a tooth root abscess, which is common if the swelling ...
January 21st, 2023
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