Tooth extraction with the abscess.

Sunshine Wasn’t Aggressive — She Was in Pain

Sunshine came to us with swelling under her eye and sudden “aggressive” behavior. She growled when touched near her face and stopped chewing her food.

After a safe exam under sedation, we found the real cause:A severe infection in her upper premolar tooth (carnassial tooth abscess).

We surgically extracted the infected tooth and started pain medication and antibiotics.

Within 48 hours:✔ Swelling improved✔ Appetite returned✔ The “aggression” disappeared

Many behavior changes are actually signs of pain.

If your dog has:• Swelling under the eye• Dropping food• Bad breath• Sudden irritability

It may be a dental abscess — and it’s treatable.

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