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My puppy bit someone; now his mouth bleeds, hurts, and won't open.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 months and 19 days old | 21 lbs

My puppy bite someone yesterday. Now he is bleeding from his mouth and tilting his head in pain. He is not really opening his mouth and his breathe smells really bad. Should I be concerned?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Daniel Fonza, DVM

Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. It is possible, based on your description, that Monkey broke a tooth yesterday when he bit the person as puppy teeth break quite easily. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine him so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
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