Canine complaint (9)

I believe the answer is:

toothache

(Other definitions for toothache that I've seen before include "Dental pain" , "Dental problem" , "Oral discomfort" , "Pain in the mouth" , "Cause of sore mouth" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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