Q My 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier has led a healthy life free of any problems. Last week, in what seemed like an overnight occurrence, her left cheek swelled up just under her eye. I rushed her… ...

These are extremely painful; if your dog has facial swelling and is refusing to eat or drink, an abscess could be the cause. It's important for abscesses to be treated right away.

In dogs, abscesses can cause significant discomfort and need swift intervention from a veterinarian. ... Drainage or Pus: If ...

Your vet will open and drain the abscess and usually prescribe antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Daily warm compresses can help, too. If your dog keeps having problems, your vet may want to ...

This discharge can tickle your dog's nose and prompt them to sneeze. Some signs your dog has a tooth abscess include: Reluctance to play with chew toys; Only eating or chewing on one side of their ...

My dog keeps getting an abscess between her toes, she was operated on to see if there was a foreign body stuck inside her foot but it was clear and so was her xray. She is taking Antirobe ...