Hello, and thank you for reaching out about your dog's recent dental procedure. It's fairly common for food to get caught in extraction sites, especially during the initial healing period.
The first thing you can try at home is gently cleaning the area. You can use a damp, soft cloth to wipe around the mouth or gently rinse with a syringe filled with lukewarm water. Be gentle to avoid disturbing the healing sites. It's also a good idea to temporarily switch to a softer diet if you haven’t already; this can include soaking her dry food in water before feeding or sticking to easily mashed, ready-to-eat canned food.
Keep an eye on your dog for any signs of discomfort, increased drooling, or foul odors, which can signal an infection. Swelling, discharge, or refusal to eat are also signs you should monitor closely. If you notice any of these symptoms, it's important to reach out to a vet as they may need to reevaluate the healing process.
If cleaning at home doesn’t seem to help or if you have any concerns about infection, I would recommend booking a video consult with Dial A Vet. It’ll give us a chance to assess her condition more closely and ensure she's healing well.
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