Can I use human products like cooling gel for my dog's inflamed gums?

I'm sorry to hear that Tobias has inflamed gums! Without being able to examine him or at least see a photo of the problem, it's hard to say what might be causing this. He may have an infected tooth, a growth of some kind, or generalized periodontal disease. Most of these problems will require veterinary attention to address properly, so I would recommend having him examined by a vet as soon as you are able to so that the problem can be treated. In the meantime, you can try using an over-the-counter dental rinse for dogs if you like - Vetoquinol Dentahex rinse is a good choice for general oral health. This will not treat the underlying problem that is causing the inflammation, but may help to make Tobias a bit more comfortable until you are able to see the vet.

Her gums are likely inflamed because she has tartar underneath her gumline. She needs a dental cleaning to scale off all that tartar, then this will resolve the inflammation. I would suggest getting Chia an echocardiogram to see if she can still have surgery despite her heart condition. Many heart disease pets can go under general anesthesia. I would consider getting another vet for a second opinion here and see if you can get Chia's echocardiogram scheduled asap. I hope that your can get Chia's echo and dental scheduled soon. I would suggest using a water additive from your local pet store until then to help flush out her gums and keep the bacteria load down. Best wishes and take care!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be due to an infection of a tooth for example, a mass or even an allergic reaction. It is not possible to know with just a picture. However, it is not recommended to give a dog Advil as this is not used in veterinary medicine due to its possible toxicity especially without possibly an appropriate dose. There is not much you can do at home without going to a veterinarian. For that reason, I recommend you consider going to your veterinarian for further assessment and possible treatment. They will start with a physical examination and possibly diagnostics depending on what the issue seems to be. You can consider your local humane society as they sometimes offer more affordable veterinary care. Have a great day!

Do not give any otc pain medications to pets. They metabolize then differently and many are toxic. You can try using warm compresses for 5-10 minutes to see if that helps. I would try to get her to the vet as soon as you can. I'm a bit worried there could be infection from looking at the swelling.

No, you can't use these on her mouth. it looks like an inflammation, i'm not sure what is causing it though, possibly her water bowl (if you are using plastic switch to stainless steal or glass), i do recommend taking her to the vet to get it checked and treated, the products you showed are for using on skin/coat but should not be used in orifices area.

I do not recommend the use of Colloidal Silver in dogs, especially if it will be going into the mouth or digestive tract. There have been no study to show that it is useful in this manner, and the potential negative side effects can be significant. The heavy metal cannot be eliminated from the body, and build-up of heavy metals can be dangerous. I will include a link to the Mayo Clinic's statement on Colloidal Silver. The best way to prevent gingivitis and build-up of tartar is to start brushing your dog's teeth. They are never too old to get started! It can take several weeks of training to get to the point where Kaiser won't fight you for it. Another thing that can help with tartar are treats (look for ones with a VOHC seal of approval) and larger kibble size. The larger kibble causes the dogs to chew more often and while chewing the kibble with gently remove debris from the surface of the tooth. Losing teeth in dogs is much more common than in humans. In part because they don't brush their teeth, but also due to the shape of the teeth in their mouth. The closer the teeth are together (most small breed dogs), the more likely they will lose teeth either naturally or removed during a dental cleaning. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/colloidal-silver/faq-20058061 https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-brush-your-dog-s-teeth-properly/ http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=128

If dental cleaning is no option then ask your vet to prescribe antibiotics for the gingivitis, and pain medicine such as carprofen. The antibiotics will kill the bacteria that cause the painful gingivitis and the carprofen will take pain away from the dental condition as well as some of her musculoskeletal problems. However, if there is a tooth root abscess, then the tooth needs to come out right away, as this is seriously painful and can cause sepsis with can actually be life-threatening.