My pug's jaw has been bleeding for two days. What should I do?

Poor Rocky. Please do not give him any human pain medications as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. Feed him canned food or soften his dry food with water before giving it to him. Have him seen by a vet first thing Monday morning.

This could be from an injury. Clean it with warm water and antiseptic soap, and keep the wound clean and dry. Monitor it daily for signs of infection, including redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, and pus. If you see any signs of infection, have Billy seen by a vet.

It could be a skin infection. You could soak his paw in a warm Epsom salt solution and see if that helps. Otherwise, he needs to be examined by a vet for treatment. He may need an antibiotic and/or corticosteroid to help treat.

It looks like there is some mild irritation in the area in the pictures. I would try to keep it clean with a damp cloth and monitor him. If he starts to scratch or bite at it or you notice more blood or discharge I would take him to the vet to be evaluated.

You should take him to your vets without delay. If he is bleeding a lot you vet will have to put your dog under general anaesthesia to stop the bleed. Also, it is important to find out why he is bleeding. It could be due to a problem in the mouth (large wound or cut on the tongue, bleeding mass etc) but it could be a problem with blood clotting.

Poor guy. He is an older pet, so this is concerning. Bleeding from the roof of the mouth may suggest an oral tumor, a laceration (cut) or infected and rotting tooth. The only way you are going to find out for sure is to have him seen by your vet for a full oral exam. Until you can get him seen, you should purchase a water additive to help rinse his mouth daily and help prevent infection or further infection. If the bleeding isn't too profuse and seems to resolve, then a laceration was likely present, that is healing well. That would be the best case scenario! : ) I do hope that Ratman's mouth can be examined without sedation and that you can get to the bottom of this mysterious bleeding. Best wishes and take care.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about your cat. Oh no, poor kitty! I would expect the bleeding to have stopped by now. You need to take him into a vet immediately, Best of luck.