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As of right now, the vet. is not an option seeing that i have no transportation whatsoever until sunday.
My dog is placing her paws on her mouth and rubbing at her teeth.. the only evidence i can find is a stick that is broken up into shavings. This might be the problem but I can’t check inside her mouth (I fear i might hurt her or startle her and she may become aggressive, although she is not aggressive towards anyone living in the household normally.)

I gave her half of an ibuprofen tablet wrapped in a slice of turkey to ease her pain..

Does anyone know where i can find information on any canine mouth injuries?

My observations have led me to believe it could be any of the following: Bee sting, bite, object stuck in the gum, adult teeth growing in. I am almost sure that it is a wood chip, but i cant be certain until she will let me look.

Does anyone have any similar experiences?
What can I do in the meantime?
I gave her a saucer of milk, just incase poison is ivolved (very highly doubt) but she seemed to enjoy the drink.

RE, The answers posted about the Ibuprofen, this was not a large dosage I only gave her half of an over the counter prescription (I know Ibuprofen can be very dangerous when given in large amounts or more than once or twice. (Once again, why i gave her half).

It seems to be helping her pain, she is laying down and not pawing at her mouth as frequently. She is more relaxed, I know my vet very well and I am prepared to get in touch with him at home at any time.

Still waiting to get a closer look at the mouth, she still wags her tail when i speak to her but she would not let me put ice anywhere near the mouth.

Any other information on what i can do in the meantime would be greatly appreciated.

TIA (thanks in advance)