Accidentally kicked my dog’s face. Not sure if I need to bring him in. He didn’t whine but kept licking his nose and drooling for a bit.

Thank you for your question. Your dog may have had some trauma to its nose, and if the drooling or licking continued, it would be best to have him seen by a veterinarian. I hope that he is okay.

When my my puppy yawns or just sounds like he’s swallowing I just noticed tonight it either sounds like his jaw goes out of place or it makes that rubbing sound. He doesn’t seem like he’s in any sort of pain I’m just concerned.

This might be normal and something be will grow out of. The fact it doesn't bother him is great. I would ask the vet to examine the area the next time he is on for a check up. Monitor closely to ensure he eats and drinks well and has no other symptoms.

Dogs yelping in pain when his jaw is extended more than half way

Thank you for your question. There are inflammatory and infectious causes for this problem, that can require treatment. It would be best to have your dog seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible, as they can examine him, see if there is a problem with his joints, muscles, or if he has an immune condition. They will be able to figure out what the cause is and what treatments he might need so that he can be more comfortable again. I hope that all goes well for him.

Can this occur after teeth extraction surgery? My dog had upper last 2 molars removed, since his eye is droopy, he chews carefully but prefers wet soft food over kibble, has no interest in hard treats, and his yawn is cut short because he cannot open his mouth too wide

Depending on when Sonny had those teeth out, he may still be a little sore and his jaw might be tender. If it has been more than a few days since his surgery, it would be a good idea to have him checked out to make sure that everything is okay with him.

My dog has had problems opening her mouth on and off for the past 4 months where her head will tilt to the left when she yawns or just lick her lips. You can tell she’s in pain b/c she is hesitant to open her mouth and isn’t her usual playful self. The vet prescribed antibiotics as well as gabapentin. She will get better for a week or so and then show the same symptoms. After an X-ray my vet says she has tmj dysplasia and needs to see a specialist. Doesn’t tmj dyslasia cause trouble closing mouth, not trouble opening? And are these symptoms consistent with dysplasia? My vet isn’t too familiar with it.

Temporomandibular joint dysplasia is commonly associated with open jaw locking but it may also affect a range of movement with the jaw; I would recommend you consult with a Specialist especially since you have concerns with your Veterinarian’s diagnosis. You can also send copies of x-rays for a second opinion by board certified Specialists to PetRays for examination. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM