potential tooth decay

HomeWithMyBabies · 11-22-2010, 06:07 AM

Our dog needs some intervention wrt her teeth. She's about nine and never even had bad breath up until a few years ago. It's bad now, very bad. We are concerned about other health problems that can result.

The vet would like to put her under and do a cleaning. Has anyone done this, and what did you think? Are there other options (beside brushing, she will not let us in there and I think we are beyond that). TIA!

Hermana Linda · 11-22-2010, 08:30 PM

I have no info but thought I'd give this a quick

for the evening crowd.

SouthPaw · 11-22-2010, 08:40 PM

it's probably a good call if you can see lots of build-up. if it doesn't get dealt with, dogs can be in dental pain or loose their teeth. just make sure you have them run the anesthesia bloodwork first to make sure it is safe.

Amber · 11-22-2010, 09:07 PM

It would be a really good idea to take her in to the vet and schedule a cleaning. I have been on both ends of this, as an owner bringing my dog in to get her teeth cleaned, and also as the vet tech cleaning dog/cats teeth.

I would have them do blood work prior to putting her under anesthesia.

11-22-2010, 06:07 AM	#1
HomeWithMyBabies Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: If you see garbage cans decorated with sidewalk chalk, I might live there Posts: 18,666	potential tooth decay Our dog needs some intervention wrt her teeth. She's about nine and never even had bad breath up until a few years ago. It's bad now, very bad. We are concerned about other health problems that can result. The vet would like to put her under and do a cleaning. Has anyone done this, and what did you think? Are there other options (beside brushing, she will not let us in there and I think we are beyond that). TIA! __________________ Amy & Dh married December 2000 GAPS-Inator Blessed with three boys: Big Guy -- 9 years old Peanut -- 7 years old! Dimples -- 22 months old!

11-22-2010, 08:30 PM	#2
Hermana Linda Moderator "Air-mahn-ah Leen-dah" It means Sister Linda Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 31,046	Re: potential tooth decay I have no info but thought I'd give this a quick for the evening crowd. __________________ ESFJ Born Dec. 1960, Reborn July 1983 Married Señor V, The Salvadoran 1987 Gave birth to my son, The Marine Guy (Okinawa) Nov. 1990 Gave birth to my son, The Tall Marine Guy (Camp Lejeune) Dec. 1992 My pages: Why Not Train A Child? and the FB Fanpage My Google+ Page and @WhyNotTrain on Twitter Read about how my husband was Pulled From The River By God

11-22-2010, 08:40 PM	#3
SouthPaw Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12,394	Re: potential tooth decay it's probably a good call if you can see lots of build-up. if it doesn't get dealt with, dogs can be in dental pain or loose their teeth. just make sure you have them run the anesthesia bloodwork first to make sure it is safe. __________________ Mommy to: Ballerina (8) Jester (6) Speedracer (4)

11-22-2010, 09:07 PM	#4
Amber Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The rainy side of Washington. Posts: 18,059	Re: potential tooth decay It would be a really good idea to take her in to the vet and schedule a cleaning. I have been on both ends of this, as an owner bringing my dog in to get her teeth cleaned, and also as the vet tech cleaning dog/cats teeth. I would have them do blood work prior to putting her under anesthesia. __________________ Amber ISFJ Wife to my wonderful DH And keeper of the boys Big M (6/03) Forever ours Dec 2012 C (6/04), Little M (10/05) Forever ours Dec 2012 K (5/06)

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