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Why is my cockapoo's mouth swollen, crusty, and painful?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cockapoo | Female | spayed | 12 years and 8 months old | 16 lbs

Hey I have a 12 year old female cockapoo, the outside of her mouth is so inflamed. It is swollen and crusty and she scratches it so hard it makes her yelp:( She doesn’t like anyone touching it, even if u touch it in the slightest she will cry. She has trouble eating because of it and I want to help my poor baby!! She has had this for a very long time is there anything you think would take the swelling down or anything !? Thanks so much in advance :)

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 14, 2020

Oh no, poor Roxy! That swelling is really bad. Yes, there may be medication that can help with it, but only a vet can prescribe it. She sounds miserable, so I would take her into a vet immediately.
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