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Post by romansmom on Apr 4, 2006 10:28:18 GMT -5
Roman needs his teeth cleaned plus a few extractions...sooner the better. I've been debating about what to do because my vet's estimate was astronomical (well, for me being a student anyways!!). After much pondering, we called around and found Dr. Staple's prices to be the best in London. Roman's going in for an initial assessment this Friday, so wish us luck!!
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Post by jiffer on Apr 4, 2006 11:05:15 GMT -5
Good Luck Roman. Dr. Staples knows greyhounds very well! He'll take good care of him
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Post by rhonda on Apr 6, 2006 21:43:45 GMT -5
Chipper has had his teeth cleaned by Dr. Staples on two occasions. No problems with the anaesthetic as Dr. Staples has a lot of experience with greys. Only issue has been, every time we take Chipper he comes back with a few fewer teeth!! We are currently using a cheap electric toothbrush on his teeth and it is working wonders. He will still likely lose them all in the next year or so though as his teeth are receding.
Good luck to Roman!! He'll do fine.
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Post by Dorasmom on Apr 7, 2006 7:10:50 GMT -5
Sending prayers for Roman today.
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Post by meganm on Apr 7, 2006 10:14:11 GMT -5
be a brave boy Roman!
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Post by sheri on Apr 7, 2006 15:01:59 GMT -5
Hi Romansmom
Just checking in to see how Roman's visit was today. We had our guy in for his teeth cleaning in February, he needed 4 teeth extracted, and I was very nervous for him. Everything went well and he was back to normal a few days later.
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Post by romansmom on Apr 7, 2006 16:15:12 GMT -5
Roman's appt today went very well...he's always a very good boy I have a question though, and was hoping for some advice. My vet had told me that his back two teeth needed to be extracted. (One side is worse than the other, but the gums are receding and have quite a bit of plaque build up). Dr. Staples today told me otherwise. He said that he wouldn't recommend extracting these teeth - he said they don't need it yet and he usually doesn't extract them until they are becoming loose. He said it would take a great deal of effort to pull them because of such a deep root on the back teeth and because they are still firmly in place. I value both vet's opinions, but who am I to believe? I only want what's best for Roman but I'm also a student, so if I can save a few dollars and not have them extracted I will. On the other hand, I don't want to leave the teeth in if there's a potential for infection. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to have them extracted right now, but if he can have all his teeth for another few years, then I'd rather do that (Dr. Staples said he doesn't even think that Roman would need to have them pulled within this year!). What experiences have you guys had with cleanings and extractions? I will probably go with Dr. Staple's advice, but I'd like to hear other's experiences... Thanks!!
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Post by lorraine on Apr 8, 2006 16:35:04 GMT -5
DHello, I have been using 'Suzie's Tartar liquid' and all my dogs (and one cat) have benefited from this product. I buy it at a small local (Sarnia) pet food store. It is a little expensive, but I don't have to mix it into their drinking water every time I fill the bowl. This liquid is a tartar remover and freshens the breath. There is a toll free number on the bottle. Who ever would like it I can email it to you. (I am not sure if I can give the number on this forum.) Lorraine with Arwen & Lexus.
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Post by lorraine on Apr 9, 2006 12:07:04 GMT -5
Hello, I received an emai giving me permission to give the toll free number for 'Suzie's Tartar Liquid' 1-800-515-8915. It's the number on the bottle. Lorraine
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Post by meganm on Apr 10, 2006 9:07:44 GMT -5
it's also available at petacular in downtown london, the only problem is that is works with the abrasion of your dog's teeth when they chew, and unfortunately..... i don't know too maky grey's who chew their food!
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Post by romansmom on Apr 10, 2006 16:48:26 GMT -5
Ya, we've been there done that. None of those products seem to work! But my main question isn't about what products to use, I'm hoping someone can answer my question regarding the situation I mentioned above...I'm not sure what to do so I'm hoping someone can help
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Post by catti on Apr 13, 2006 23:48:29 GMT -5
From personal experience I recommend saving teeth where possible.
I say this from human, not dog, experience. I'm a lifelong tooth grinder and now I have problems with my molars cracking and breaking. I had one dentist who recommended removing a cracked tooth, which was done, but the loss of that tooth caused problems with the surrounding teeth. Another dentist told me that teeth should be saved wherever possible, as they provide support and stability for the surrounding teeth. So, I've had a couple of my back teeth root canalled to save them rather than just having them pulled, and I don't regret this because the surrounding teeth are fine. Just today one of the teeth next to the space where my pulled tooth was, broke apart, and I had to go to an emergency dentist to have the remaining shards of that broken tooth removed. That dentist asked me why the other tooth had been removed and shook his head in disgust when I told him it was taken out just because it was cracked.
So, I strongly suggest you go with the recommendation of the vet who told you the teeth can be saved. It may be more expensive to save those teeth in the short run, but in the long run it's better for the dog, and you'll have less problems with the remaining teeth down the road.
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Post by catti on Apr 13, 2006 23:55:19 GMT -5
DHello, I have been using 'Suzie's Tartar liquid' and all my dogs (and one cat) have benefited from this product. I buy it at a small local (Sarnia) pet food store. It is a little expensive, but I don't have to mix it into their drinking water every time I fill the bowl. This liquid is a tartar remover and freshens the breath. There is a toll free number on the bottle. Who ever would like it I can email it to you. (I am not sure if I can give the number on this forum.) Lorraine with Arwen & Lexus. I tried this product for two months on my three cats and on Sting, and found it made no difference to the tartar buildup on their teeth. Also two of my cats refused to drink out of their water dish at all while I was using it, and were constantly begging us to turn water on at the faucets for them to drink! I checked with my vet about it today, and she told me she doesn't recommend it because of the high sodium content. I suggest you look at the label before you buy this product, and google the contents, you'll find it's high in sodium and that none of the ingredients are proven to have any effect on tartar buildup or on oral hygeine in general. Just my 0.02. My suggestion would be that until they come up with a product that actually helps, to keep using the old-fashioned weekly tooth brushing method to keep tartar down.
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Post by romansmom on Apr 14, 2006 11:06:15 GMT -5
DHello, I have been using 'Suzie's Tartar liquid' and all my dogs (and one cat) have benefited from this product. I buy it at a small local (Sarnia) pet food store. It is a little expensive, but I don't have to mix it into their drinking water every time I fill the bowl. This liquid is a tartar remover and freshens the breath. There is a toll free number on the bottle. Who ever would like it I can email it to you. (I am not sure if I can give the number on this forum.) Lorraine with Arwen & Lexus. I tried this product for two months on my three cats and on Sting, and found it made no difference to the tartar buildup on their teeth. Also two of my cats refused to drink out of their water dish at all while I was using it, and were constantly begging us to turn water on at the faucets for them to drink! I checked with my vet about it today, and she told me she doesn't recommend it because of the high sodium content. I suggest you look at the label before you buy this product, and google the contents, you'll find it's high in sodium and that none of the ingredients are proven to have any effect on tartar buildup or on oral hygeine in general. Just my 0.02. My suggestion would be that until they come up with a product that actually helps, to keep using the old-fashioned weekly tooth brushing method to keep tartar down. Ya, I actually used the product on Roman for a while and found no significant difference, so I'd have to agree...
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Post by jiffer on Apr 14, 2006 13:43:48 GMT -5
Because my brain always quits on the last day of the work week, I forgot to mention to you yesterday. See if your vet carries Oxyfresh Pet Gel (it's powered by Oxygen, you just rub it on his teeth/gums in small amounts). I use it on Orion's teeth twice a week (usually the day before I brush) and it has vastly improved his breath and his gums stay normal. I also brush (baby toothbrush with Petrodex Poultry flavour toothpaste) twice a week as part of our weekly grooming schedule. My vet is always surprised at how good their teeth look when he sees them. He said that brushing really does help.
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