I recently had Tulsa into her vet for a Biopsy on her lower jaw.
It was swollen, discolored, and looked painful as...
To perform the biopsy, Tulsa had to be put under, when I picked her up, the vet said that she probably wouldn't feel like eating for a day maybe two and prescribed a rather esoteric antibiotic.
I asked about pain meds and her Doc said, no way, "Dogs know what they have to do to get better!"
I have the utmost confidince in my vet. She was lying on the floor with Tulsa during the initial examination, making her feel comfortable to be touched and examined.
The biopsy came back negative for any type of cancer, the swelling and discoloration was gone and Tulsa is an active and vital dog.
And, when in the mood, an active player!
Let the time pass, your dog will come to you when it feels good enough to play.
JMO
John