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Post by samrob on May 11, 2007 6:31:43 GMT -5
We took the pups in for the annual vet visit, and after inspecting Hope's teeth, our vet told us that it is inevitable (sp?) that Hope will have to get one of her three remaining molars pulled. The gums have receded, and there is a bit of a space under the molar. He said that we don't have to do it right away, but that it will have to be done eventually. I am not sure if we should put it off, or do it now. Hope has had 26 teeth pulled already. She turns 10 on Canada Day. I am really nervous about the anasthetic, especially as she is a senior. Any suggestions?
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nimbyearl
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Post by nimbyearl on May 11, 2007 8:05:50 GMT -5
Hi Guys,
Anasthetic is a scary thing isn't it. Earl recently had dental done with a couple of extractions and he is 11. I was scared too. He came through with flying colours.
We could have waited too but felt the condition his teeth were in it was better to get it done and over with. I'm glad we did.
I know you'll make the right decision for your baby girl. Hugs to all of you. We'd love you to come visit soon.
Scritches to the puppers! Liz
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Post by janis on May 11, 2007 8:24:11 GMT -5
i don't have any suggestions, but i can tell you that we had both our guys' teeth cleaned when they were around the same age as Hope - rainy had 13 teeth pulled and sunny didn't have any pulled - both boys came through amazingly well - and the best thing to come out of their ordeal was that it changed their personality into much happier boys! - rainy especially was in a lot of pain previously - so good luck! - i know it's difficult but well worth it for their sakes -
janis
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Post by jiffer on May 11, 2007 13:26:44 GMT -5
Orion, age 8, just had a mouthful of teeth pulled. Because of his MH, it wasn't a good experience, but I don't regret it. His mouth feels so much better now that the nasty teeth are gone. He has even started giving kisses! He's never done that before (we've had him for 1.5 years)! As long as your vet monitors closely and that all the preanaethetic geriatric blood panel checks out, I wouldn't hesitate My vet even offers the option of monitoring their heart during the procedure with an EKG. If Atlas ever had to go under, he'd probably have that option since he has a heart murmur.
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Post by greys4us on May 11, 2007 19:02:50 GMT -5
It is scary, but I know you will make the right decision. When we got Jordie 2 weeks ago, he had a mouth full of bad teeth. He turned 10 last Nov. We took him to our vet and she did his blood work and all was well. He was put on antibiotics and we went ahead and had the dentistry done just this past Tuesday. He had 24 teeth removed and came through it greyt! He now has only 4 teeth left. He even ate some supper that night, and wanted to go for his evening walk, but we held firm and told him no walk tonight
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Post by samrob on May 12, 2007 20:56:12 GMT -5
He had 24 teeth removed and came through it greyt! He now has only 4 teeth left. Hope and Jordie must have very similar smiles! (When we adopted Hope she had 26 pulled at once) I feel bad taking away her molar, as she actually still uses it (It is pretty much the only one left). I just don't want to wait too long and risk an infection
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Post by brandynt on May 14, 2007 22:09:50 GMT -5
Anesthesia is actually quite safe in any pet as long as the proper precautions are taken. I would (and do) also get blood work done prior to the procedure. Also with any older animal ask ask ask about what kind of anesthesia monitoring they use. ECG's are always a good idea, as well as something called a pulse oximeter. Don't feel bad about asking questions. Waiting will only allow the teeth to get worse and Hope to get older. I say go for it as soon as possible and then hopefully you won't have to worry about any more surgeries. Brandy and Syd
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