People often assume that if their dog had mouth pain, he would stop eating. Not true, say Tufts health professionals Yuki Nakayama, DVM, and certified veterinary technician Kate Zukowski. They report that dogs rarely stop eating due to oral pain, getting around it by chewing on the other side, swallowing their food whole, or perhaps showing a preference for softer foods.
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