Orajel?

Razzle J.Dazzle · 10-29-2011, 01:57 PM

Is orajel safe for a teething puppy?

Stosh · 10-29-2011, 02:27 PM

My vet said the baby Orajel was safe- and it really helped!

msvette2u · 10-29-2011, 02:56 PM

I'd just get some nice teething toys, that can be put in the freezer.
Orajel has alcohol in it, or it used to.

Linzi · 10-29-2011, 03:07 PM

Please read this link on Benzocaine induced Methemoglobenemia in dog's,as a lot of teething gel's contain this ingredient.
Benzocaine-induced methemoglobinemia in dogs. | Mendeley
As this would be used in the pup's mouth,check the ingredient's.You could use frozen carrot's instead.
Linzi

msvette2u · 10-29-2011, 03:35 PM

I think there's no downside to appropriate chewing and many potential downsides to using a drug like that in a dog's mouth.
BTW, dogs can die from xylitol poisoning and it's a popular additive in gum, mints and medication that are meant to be eaten.

ponyfarm · 10-29-2011, 04:46 PM

Orajel doesnt last very long..try it yourself. By the time the dog slobbers a bunch, chews a toy ,it will be dissovled away. I really don't think it would work that great. And I really dont think they are in that much pain...more of annoyance maybe.

4TheDawgies · 10-29-2011, 04:51 PM

Don't know whether its safe as I have never used it. I would just give him lots to chew on and to have available for the ability to relieve that annoyance.

10-29-2011, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Razzle J.Dazzle Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 145	Orajel? Is orajel safe for a teething puppy?

10-29-2011, 04:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
4TheDawgies Master Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KS Posts: 746	Don't know whether its safe as I have never used it. I would just give him lots to chew on and to have available for the ability to relieve that annoyance. __________________ "For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear."

10-29-2011, 02:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	My vet said the baby Orajel was safe- and it really helped!

10-29-2011, 02:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,505	I'd just get some nice teething toys, that can be put in the freezer. Orajel has alcohol in it, or it used to.

10-29-2011, 03:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Linzi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 220	Please read this link on Benzocaine induced Methemoglobenemia in dog's,as a lot of teething gel's contain this ingredient. Benzocaine-induced methemoglobinemia in dogs. \| Mendeley As this would be used in the pup's mouth,check the ingredient's.You could use frozen carrot's instead. Linzi

10-29-2011, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,505	I think there's no downside to appropriate chewing and many potential downsides to using a drug like that in a dog's mouth. BTW, dogs can die from xylitol poisoning and it's a popular additive in gum, mints and medication that are meant to be eaten.

10-29-2011, 04:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
ponyfarm Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 548	Orajel doesnt last very long..try it yourself. By the time the dog slobbers a bunch, chews a toy ,it will be dissovled away. I really don't think it would work that great. And I really dont think they are in that much pain...more of annoyance maybe.

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