My dog has an appointment to get his teeth cleaned he is a small Yorkie and i am worried about him going under anesthesia. I have been researching it and i am worried.
Has anyone ever had their dogs teeth cleaned at a vet office where the dog went under anesthesia?
I just took in an abandoned Husky %26amp; she is at this vet this very moment getting her teeth cleaned. I have never had a dog with dental problems so this is my first experience as well. Her teeth were terrible %26amp; I think it was due to poor nutrient. Like you I don%26#039;t know what to expect, but my vet assured me she will be fine. I am sure your dog will be fine as well.
Reply:Yes - actually the vet usually recommends teeth cleaning if the dog is going to be under anyway for a procedure. It makes it easier to get it done thoroughly. I have never heard of them putting the dog under specifically to do the cleaning though - seems unnecessary.
Reply:when my dog was under anesthesia when he was getting fixed and while they were at it they cleaned his teeth
Reply:Why are you doing this? A good kibble diet with an occasional bone is all a dog should really need to have clean teeth. Putting a dog under anesthesia is never a good idea, unless there is a real reason behind it. Hope I helped!
Reply:My grandparents have a Pomeranian who recently (3 weeks ago) underwent surgery to remove his teeth. Long story short-they found him, no one claimed him so they kept him. Anyway, his teeth were very rotten, so they needed to be removed. He is about the size of a normal Yorkie, but he did just fine. It%26#039;s normal to be worried, but your vet most likely knows what they are doing and your dog should be fine. :)
Reply:My Italian Greyhounds routinely are placed into a %26quot;light sleep%26quot; situation for the cleaning prcedures. Oxygen is available if they need it during the procedure.
Ask your Vet if this is their routine.
It%26#039;s very difficult to work on dog%26#039;s teeth without some type of sedation.
Reply:I have had my dogs (both small breeds) in and had there teeth done. They are fine and feel a lot better since i had it done. There smile and breath is nicer to. Don%26#039;t worry you just go for it, your baby well thank you for it.
Reply:Usually the Vet is very careful when putting a dog %26quot;under%26quot;.
My Greyhound had to have a small growth removed and the Vet did her teeth and nails whilst she was %26quot;out%26quot;.No problems.
Talk to your Vet before the event.You can clean your dog%26#039;s teeth.Use a finger-bresh (it fits over your finger) and a
special brand of toothpaste.
Reply:If the only thing they%26#039;re going to do while he%26#039;s under is clean his teeth, it must be really built up. Do you ever brush your dogs teeth or give him plaque reducing treats?
Reply:It is a common procedure and your dog should be fine.
Your pet is small and as long as the vet is careful when putting your dog under the dog should be fine. He would be at least as heavy as a cat or other small dog that has been under before.
I actually got to assit in the teeth cleaning for two of my dogs.
It is a little strange to see your own pet unconcious on the table. But I have had mine done several times and they always have been fine. And it is so much better for them to have their teeth cleaned. It can prevent really serious infections.
Reply:My small Poodle had her teeth cleaned under anesthesia every year. Make sure the anesthesia is the best there is.
Eating kibble alone does not get all the tartar from up under the gum line so cleaning is very important. Sometimes the kibble itself gets pushed up under the gum line and causes decay and plaque. Bacteria from the dog%26#039;s mouth is swallowed and can cause kidney failure and heart disease so it%26#039;s worth the risk to have a thorough dental cleaning by a qualified vet.
Reply:My vet knows to give all my dogs fluids whenever they are under anesthesia. It costs more but it helps. Follow your vet%26#039;s pre-op and post-op instructions.
Reply:We do dental work on dogs and cats quite often, its a normal procedure for your animal to go under anesthetic as generally you might find that sometimes a couple of small teeth sometimes need to be taken out, as the animal is already under anesthetic this is alot easier, also can you imagine trying to clean a dogs teeth with it still awake, I like my fingers thank you.
Reply:You should be worried.. To have them under anesthesia is hard on them. Especially when it%26#039;s for something that can be taken care of easily by feeding kibble, fresh clean water and giving them something good to chew on.. The teeth should never get so bad that they need to go in to have them cleaned..
Reply:I had my french mastiffs done, but only because he as already being anesthesized for something else at the time- vet figured he would make the most of it and do that to.
Reply:The vet always used anesthesia when he cleaned my dogs teeth. Since they were older they had to have blood work done before the procedure to make sure they were strong enough to survive the process. I%26#039;m sure your dog will be fine. Good luck.
Reply:Don%26#039;t worry, it is only a light anaesthetic. As long as your dog has no health issues he will be fine. Vets have the animals closely monitored during anaesthesia so there is no greater risk to your dog than there would be for you.
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What if my dog lost his front teeth?
I got a puppy and I think he might be around 3 1/2 months old but I am not sure. He is a mini schnauzer, and he chewed threw a baby gate and lost about 4 front teeth. What if those were his %26quot;big dog%26quot; teeth, what will happen to him now?
What if my dog lost his front teeth?
Likely at that age they are not his adult teeth -- adult teeth are way hard to knock out as their roots are embedded in their jaw bone so while they can be knocked out, it is highly unlikely chewing on a baby gate would do it and it is very likely that chewing on a baby gate would dislodge his baby teeth :) When he is a little older, the adult teeth should start coming in -- you will notice the present teeth will start looking %26#039;sparce%26#039; - like there is a lot of space between them as the jaw (and puppy) grows and the teeth just aren%26#039;t adequate -- they will continue falling out, even the molars, and he will grow in larger, stronger adult teeth. Watch to make sure that none of the sharp little baby teeth are retained as they can make the adult teeth grow in crooked. This often will happen in the smaller breeds and makes it to where they need to have them removed by the vet - so it is actually a good thing that he is helping remove his baby teeth :)
Reply:At 3.5 months, they were most likely his baby teeth. The adult teeth don%26#039;t come out so easily! Wow though, you%26#039;ve got yourself a strong little chewer there!
Reply:i work at a vet clinic and nothing will happen if those were his adult teeth of course they wont grow back if that%26#039;s the case. he just wont have any front teeth some dogs don%26#039;t have any teeth at all only problem is his tounge may hang out alittle chineese crested dogs are good for not having teeth or just losing there teeth so you have nothing to worry about. just make sure your dogs mouth don%26#039;t get infected if he tore his gums up but i doubt they were his adult teeth puppys start losing there baby teeth around 3 or 4 months anyways
Reply:If those were his adult dog teeth--that would really suck for him cuz he wouldn%26#039;t be able to eat alot of food without those front teeth--but chances are, his adult teeth will be alot stronger.
Reply:get him some false ones
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What if my dog lost his front teeth?
Likely at that age they are not his adult teeth -- adult teeth are way hard to knock out as their roots are embedded in their jaw bone so while they can be knocked out, it is highly unlikely chewing on a baby gate would do it and it is very likely that chewing on a baby gate would dislodge his baby teeth :) When he is a little older, the adult teeth should start coming in -- you will notice the present teeth will start looking %26#039;sparce%26#039; - like there is a lot of space between them as the jaw (and puppy) grows and the teeth just aren%26#039;t adequate -- they will continue falling out, even the molars, and he will grow in larger, stronger adult teeth. Watch to make sure that none of the sharp little baby teeth are retained as they can make the adult teeth grow in crooked. This often will happen in the smaller breeds and makes it to where they need to have them removed by the vet - so it is actually a good thing that he is helping remove his baby teeth :)
Reply:At 3.5 months, they were most likely his baby teeth. The adult teeth don%26#039;t come out so easily! Wow though, you%26#039;ve got yourself a strong little chewer there!
Reply:i work at a vet clinic and nothing will happen if those were his adult teeth of course they wont grow back if that%26#039;s the case. he just wont have any front teeth some dogs don%26#039;t have any teeth at all only problem is his tounge may hang out alittle chineese crested dogs are good for not having teeth or just losing there teeth so you have nothing to worry about. just make sure your dogs mouth don%26#039;t get infected if he tore his gums up but i doubt they were his adult teeth puppys start losing there baby teeth around 3 or 4 months anyways
Reply:If those were his adult dog teeth--that would really suck for him cuz he wouldn%26#039;t be able to eat alot of food without those front teeth--but chances are, his adult teeth will be alot stronger.
Reply:get him some false ones
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Any experience with scaling/scraping a dog's teeth?
Don%26#039;t have the financial resources to get it done professionally, but I have a flat ended dog tooth scaler.. my dog is very good at holding skill while I brush her teeth, but she%26#039;s got a bit of plaque build-up on her back teeth that I have to get rid of. Any tips? Again, no pros.
Any experience with scaling/scraping a dog%26#039;s teeth?
As others have said, work away from the gum line. You may end up nicking a little bit of the gums and making it bleed, but it will not hurt the dog and there is nothing to worry about. It is very easy make them bleed because the dog moved, but it is not a big deal. The plaque make all come off in one or two big chunks, but you may have to try to get it off just a little piece at a time (it just depends on how bad the plaque is). I would try to scale them about once a month, and continue to brush the teeth. She will eventually need a professional cleaning, but the scaling and brushing will make it a longer period of time until it is needed.
Also, you can try to sterilize the scalers in hydrogen peroxide, but rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol works much better and kills more of the bacteria.
Reply:Instead of brushing her teeth just give her treats called %26quot;Greenies%26quot;. They clean teeth. Look at the right size for your dog cuz if its 2 big he/she might puke.
Reply:Move the scaler AWAY from the gums. If you should slip then this won%26#039;t cut into the gum. Therefore, you start at the gum line and move down towards the end of the tooth.
Be sure and sterilize the scraper before and after using it on your dog. Peroxide should work fine.
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Just noticed the comment on greenies and I have some I haven%26#039;t given my dogs after reading that a dog%26#039;s system can%26#039;t dissolve them. If your dog can chew without breaking off and eating then something like this it might be fine. And you should not leave a dog unattended with any chew product of this type. Some can be choking hazards.
Reply:I will tell you there is a spray that is an enzime that eats the tartar and keeps it from building up at all much more productive but even the vets have to sedate them to clean teeth so I%26#039;m thinking it not a DIY task.
Reply:I do my dog%26#039;s teeth. If she%26#039;ll let you do it, that%26#039;s fine. Scale down. My Human Dental Hygenist taught me how to do it. It%26#039;s easier if you start when it%26#039;s not bad. Personally I prefer it because then you don%26#039;t have to put them under to get it done.
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Any experience with scaling/scraping a dog%26#039;s teeth?
As others have said, work away from the gum line. You may end up nicking a little bit of the gums and making it bleed, but it will not hurt the dog and there is nothing to worry about. It is very easy make them bleed because the dog moved, but it is not a big deal. The plaque make all come off in one or two big chunks, but you may have to try to get it off just a little piece at a time (it just depends on how bad the plaque is). I would try to scale them about once a month, and continue to brush the teeth. She will eventually need a professional cleaning, but the scaling and brushing will make it a longer period of time until it is needed.
Also, you can try to sterilize the scalers in hydrogen peroxide, but rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol works much better and kills more of the bacteria.
Reply:Instead of brushing her teeth just give her treats called %26quot;Greenies%26quot;. They clean teeth. Look at the right size for your dog cuz if its 2 big he/she might puke.
Reply:Move the scaler AWAY from the gums. If you should slip then this won%26#039;t cut into the gum. Therefore, you start at the gum line and move down towards the end of the tooth.
Be sure and sterilize the scraper before and after using it on your dog. Peroxide should work fine.
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Just noticed the comment on greenies and I have some I haven%26#039;t given my dogs after reading that a dog%26#039;s system can%26#039;t dissolve them. If your dog can chew without breaking off and eating then something like this it might be fine. And you should not leave a dog unattended with any chew product of this type. Some can be choking hazards.
Reply:I will tell you there is a spray that is an enzime that eats the tartar and keeps it from building up at all much more productive but even the vets have to sedate them to clean teeth so I%26#039;m thinking it not a DIY task.
Reply:I do my dog%26#039;s teeth. If she%26#039;ll let you do it, that%26#039;s fine. Scale down. My Human Dental Hygenist taught me how to do it. It%26#039;s easier if you start when it%26#039;s not bad. Personally I prefer it because then you don%26#039;t have to put them under to get it done.
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Dog teeth cleaning?
I would like to have my dog%26#039;s teeth cleaned by a Vet.
Roughly, how much does it cost and what is the procedure like? Do they put the animal to sleep?
Dog teeth cleaning?
Price depends on the vet. Mine charges about $250, including pre-anesthesia bloodwork. They do anesthetize the dog. It%26#039;s possible to do it without anesthesia if you%26#039;ve trained your dog to tolerate the scraping and picking, but imagine how much discomfort you%26#039;d have to put your dog through to get them used to that... Might be better on them to just go for anesthesia once a year. (Or however often you have their teeth cleaned.)
Besides the anesthesia, it%26#039;s just like how you get your teeth cleaned at the dentist. The scrape away the plaque and polish the teeth, and check for problems while they%26#039;re in there.
It%26#039;s really a good thing to get your dog%26#039;s teeth cleaned periodically. If the price is too high for you, ask your vet if they ever run any specials. At my vet, February is %26quot;dental month%26quot; and they give 15% off cleanings that month.
Reply:They put the dog%26#039;s under general anesthetic. It cas get pricey. Definitely over $100.
Reply:my dog needs to get her teeth cleaned too. it is a pricy procedure as the pet is put under a general anaesthetic so it is not uncomfortable. the vet i spoke to said that the price really depends on how bad the dogs teeth are its $100 for the anaesthetic and can cost up to $100-200 extra but $200 extra would be if they were severe. if its just a bit of tarter you are probably looking at around $200-300. Also i would suggest you go buy some dog tooth paste (dont use normal as it can make the dog sick) and a dog tooth brush thats sits on your thumb or if your dogs a brave one you can use a normal electric tooth brush but be gentle. try not to irritate the gums too much. if you ask your vet about this I%26#039;m sure they can help. i brought one for my dog they are quite good but it can take the dog a couple of times to get used to it. However it will not remove all the plaque that will need to be done professionally. hope Ive helped
good luck!
Reply:Yes, normally they%26#039;re anesthetized.
But you can try getting some good brush and dog toothpaste! Mine loves the flavor. They come in chicken, seafood, and vanila.. Yum! I think %26quot;C.E.T. %26quot; is the brand you want.
Reply:I paid $150 for a teeth cleaning for my Pomeranian.
You can always call the vet and ask how much they charge to do teeth cleaning.
Yes they do put them under anesthesia.
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Roughly, how much does it cost and what is the procedure like? Do they put the animal to sleep?
Dog teeth cleaning?
Price depends on the vet. Mine charges about $250, including pre-anesthesia bloodwork. They do anesthetize the dog. It%26#039;s possible to do it without anesthesia if you%26#039;ve trained your dog to tolerate the scraping and picking, but imagine how much discomfort you%26#039;d have to put your dog through to get them used to that... Might be better on them to just go for anesthesia once a year. (Or however often you have their teeth cleaned.)
Besides the anesthesia, it%26#039;s just like how you get your teeth cleaned at the dentist. The scrape away the plaque and polish the teeth, and check for problems while they%26#039;re in there.
It%26#039;s really a good thing to get your dog%26#039;s teeth cleaned periodically. If the price is too high for you, ask your vet if they ever run any specials. At my vet, February is %26quot;dental month%26quot; and they give 15% off cleanings that month.
Reply:They put the dog%26#039;s under general anesthetic. It cas get pricey. Definitely over $100.
Reply:my dog needs to get her teeth cleaned too. it is a pricy procedure as the pet is put under a general anaesthetic so it is not uncomfortable. the vet i spoke to said that the price really depends on how bad the dogs teeth are its $100 for the anaesthetic and can cost up to $100-200 extra but $200 extra would be if they were severe. if its just a bit of tarter you are probably looking at around $200-300. Also i would suggest you go buy some dog tooth paste (dont use normal as it can make the dog sick) and a dog tooth brush thats sits on your thumb or if your dogs a brave one you can use a normal electric tooth brush but be gentle. try not to irritate the gums too much. if you ask your vet about this I%26#039;m sure they can help. i brought one for my dog they are quite good but it can take the dog a couple of times to get used to it. However it will not remove all the plaque that will need to be done professionally. hope Ive helped
good luck!
Reply:Yes, normally they%26#039;re anesthetized.
But you can try getting some good brush and dog toothpaste! Mine loves the flavor. They come in chicken, seafood, and vanila.. Yum! I think %26quot;C.E.T. %26quot; is the brand you want.
Reply:I paid $150 for a teeth cleaning for my Pomeranian.
You can always call the vet and ask how much they charge to do teeth cleaning.
Yes they do put them under anesthesia.
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Oh no! my dog teeth fell out!?
My 7 months old maltipom is having fungus problem so that i have to give him capsules twice a day and it%26#039;s really really hard to do. Last night when i put it in his mouth and close his mouth, his tooth fell out! Did i close it too hard?? But dog teeth are supposed to be strong aren%26#039;t they?? They%26#039;re not supposed to fall out if i close his mouth too hard right?? This is my first time owning a dog and I%26#039;m so panic right now but my vet is unavailable! Do you think my dog is ok?
Oh no! my dog teeth fell out!?
It%26#039;s a baby tooth. Even when you think they have lost all the baby teeth...there are more. My 6 month puppy knocked one out the other day (and swallowed it :[ )
It was an %26quot;extra%26quot; tooth - which means there was no space for an adult tooth to come in behind it. I think they have a few more baby teeth than they will have adult teeth. Dont%26#039; worry about it. The adult teeth will be much stronger.
YES - even at seven months, they can still have baby teeth. I know - I was surprised too when this happened to me.
Reply:Don%26#039;t worry, he is loosing his baby teeth. Completely normal - it happens to all dogs. Watch where you are walking with bare feet now though, it hurts when you step on them!!! If you notice some blood in his mouth, or on his toys, that will be why so don%26#039;t get so worried.
ADDED: Yes, that is right around the time they lose them
Reply:dont worry! BABY TEETH!!
Reply:if hes a baby dog they will come back ok
Reply:I would not worry about it . he is probably just loosing baby teeth. my dog%26#039;s teeth fell out when she was a puppy too.
Reply:it was probally a puppy tooth it should be fine.
and if you are really concerned then ask you vet.
good luck!
Reply:ummm... dogs loose baby teeth just like people.
=] I have been with dogs my whole life and they are supposed to.
Reply:Relax, just his baby teeth:)
Reply:I did the exact same thing. My chihuahua would bite and my vet told be to grab him by the snout ( not too hard) when he did it and say NO...soo one time I did this and when I let go he acted like he was chewing something and spit out a tooth! I freaked out..just as you are...and I called my vet and they told me it was baby teeth! And then I started to notice him spitting out teeth quite a bit. I am sure that I saw my chihuahua spit out about 5 teeth...until he was close to a year! Don%26#039;t worry a bit. You did nothing to hurt your dog. Good luck!
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Oh no! my dog teeth fell out!?
It%26#039;s a baby tooth. Even when you think they have lost all the baby teeth...there are more. My 6 month puppy knocked one out the other day (and swallowed it :[ )
It was an %26quot;extra%26quot; tooth - which means there was no space for an adult tooth to come in behind it. I think they have a few more baby teeth than they will have adult teeth. Dont%26#039; worry about it. The adult teeth will be much stronger.
YES - even at seven months, they can still have baby teeth. I know - I was surprised too when this happened to me.
Reply:Don%26#039;t worry, he is loosing his baby teeth. Completely normal - it happens to all dogs. Watch where you are walking with bare feet now though, it hurts when you step on them!!! If you notice some blood in his mouth, or on his toys, that will be why so don%26#039;t get so worried.
ADDED: Yes, that is right around the time they lose them
Reply:dont worry! BABY TEETH!!
Reply:if hes a baby dog they will come back ok
Reply:I would not worry about it . he is probably just loosing baby teeth. my dog%26#039;s teeth fell out when she was a puppy too.
Reply:it was probally a puppy tooth it should be fine.
and if you are really concerned then ask you vet.
good luck!
Reply:ummm... dogs loose baby teeth just like people.
=] I have been with dogs my whole life and they are supposed to.
Reply:Relax, just his baby teeth:)
Reply:I did the exact same thing. My chihuahua would bite and my vet told be to grab him by the snout ( not too hard) when he did it and say NO...soo one time I did this and when I let go he acted like he was chewing something and spit out a tooth! I freaked out..just as you are...and I called my vet and they told me it was baby teeth! And then I started to notice him spitting out teeth quite a bit. I am sure that I saw my chihuahua spit out about 5 teeth...until he was close to a year! Don%26#039;t worry a bit. You did nothing to hurt your dog. Good luck!
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Why would a two-year-old dog be losing teeth?
I have an almost two-year-old dog who has lost two adult teeth within the past year. Neither of these teeth had much root at all when I found them lying around. Do dog teeth not have much root to begin with?
His teeth are white -- there%26#039;s no yellow or brown tartar buildup -- nor does he have bad breath or inflamed gums. He had no sensitivity when I pressed around his gums. He has no problem with eating. He%26#039;s regularly given bones, but they%26#039;re not nearly hard enough to yank a tooth out. So my main question is: what could be causing an adult dog to be losing teeth?
Why would a two-year-old dog be losing teeth?
Yes, dog%26#039;s teeth have a LOT of root on them - the canine teeth in particular are like icebergs - most of them are under the surface!
I suppose there%26#039;s a tiny possibility that your dog has only just lost the last of his baby teeth. These do not have roots on them. Rare at 2 years of age, but not impossible. However, it%26#039;s more likely that he does have dental disease - if there was no root on these teeth and you%26#039;re sure they were adult teeth, then that%26#039;s a problem. Roots only disappear when they%26#039;ve rotted away. It is possible for this to happen under the surface without any evidence being visible in the mouth.
I advise you have the dog%26#039;s mouth checked. A vet can tell you quite easily what%26#039;s going on here.
Chalice
Reply:my cat lost her teeth when she was a kitten, just like we loose our teeth to have %26quot;grown-up%26quot; teeth come in....maybe that%26#039;s what it is....?
Reply:Other than poor oral hygiene (which you say is not the case), I would have to guess poor genetics. Check with your vet. At this rate you may have a toothless dog before he%26#039;s 5.
Reply:i think the dog should go to the vet or denitst ..lol..just kindin%26#039;....BYE
Reply:They%26#039;re probably still milk teeth if they have no root, theres nothing to be worried about. Although if you are take him to the vet to put your mind at rest.
Reply:Is it a small breed dog? A lot of small breeds have retained baby teeth that don%26#039;t fall out properly. Playing with toys can sometimes knock these teeth out. It your dog has retained baby teeth you should get your vet to remove them because they can trap bacteria and food and lead to periodontal disease.
It%26#039;s not uncommon for dogs to break teeth off on bones. Dog%26#039;s teeth do have roots. If the teeth did break, then it is likely the pulp canal (sensitive root) will be come inflammed if not infected. Keep an eye on your dog for excessive salivation, loss of appetite, bad breath, or pain or swelling in the mouth. Those are signs your pet should be evaluated.
Reply:Maybe it is an indication of something else going on internally - im not a vet so i cant tell you.
If they do some blood work to see if there is anything abnormal it will shed light. Also they are like people, it could be a calcuim or vitamin deficiency. Try changing up his food to something more healthy without fillers.
If all fails, I would make him go see the vet. Maybe they have a doggie vitamin? A treat with calcuim?
Reply:Strange one. Some breeds have poor dentition. I wonder what size the missing teeth were. Could they be late baby teeth? I would get a dental check done by the vet, just to be sure. Like us, sometimes tooth decay can sneak up on you!
Reply:tennismvp1994: god..where did u come up with your answer????? of course %26quot;kittens%26quot; loose milk teeths just like you did when you were a little kid. this dog is 2 years old which mean hes well into his late human teens...
Take him to the vet. that doesnt sound %26quot;normal%26quot; to me... id be pretty scared actually....
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His teeth are white -- there%26#039;s no yellow or brown tartar buildup -- nor does he have bad breath or inflamed gums. He had no sensitivity when I pressed around his gums. He has no problem with eating. He%26#039;s regularly given bones, but they%26#039;re not nearly hard enough to yank a tooth out. So my main question is: what could be causing an adult dog to be losing teeth?
Why would a two-year-old dog be losing teeth?
Yes, dog%26#039;s teeth have a LOT of root on them - the canine teeth in particular are like icebergs - most of them are under the surface!
I suppose there%26#039;s a tiny possibility that your dog has only just lost the last of his baby teeth. These do not have roots on them. Rare at 2 years of age, but not impossible. However, it%26#039;s more likely that he does have dental disease - if there was no root on these teeth and you%26#039;re sure they were adult teeth, then that%26#039;s a problem. Roots only disappear when they%26#039;ve rotted away. It is possible for this to happen under the surface without any evidence being visible in the mouth.
I advise you have the dog%26#039;s mouth checked. A vet can tell you quite easily what%26#039;s going on here.
Chalice
Reply:my cat lost her teeth when she was a kitten, just like we loose our teeth to have %26quot;grown-up%26quot; teeth come in....maybe that%26#039;s what it is....?
Reply:Other than poor oral hygiene (which you say is not the case), I would have to guess poor genetics. Check with your vet. At this rate you may have a toothless dog before he%26#039;s 5.
Reply:i think the dog should go to the vet or denitst ..lol..just kindin%26#039;....BYE
Reply:They%26#039;re probably still milk teeth if they have no root, theres nothing to be worried about. Although if you are take him to the vet to put your mind at rest.
Reply:Is it a small breed dog? A lot of small breeds have retained baby teeth that don%26#039;t fall out properly. Playing with toys can sometimes knock these teeth out. It your dog has retained baby teeth you should get your vet to remove them because they can trap bacteria and food and lead to periodontal disease.
It%26#039;s not uncommon for dogs to break teeth off on bones. Dog%26#039;s teeth do have roots. If the teeth did break, then it is likely the pulp canal (sensitive root) will be come inflammed if not infected. Keep an eye on your dog for excessive salivation, loss of appetite, bad breath, or pain or swelling in the mouth. Those are signs your pet should be evaluated.
Reply:Maybe it is an indication of something else going on internally - im not a vet so i cant tell you.
If they do some blood work to see if there is anything abnormal it will shed light. Also they are like people, it could be a calcuim or vitamin deficiency. Try changing up his food to something more healthy without fillers.
If all fails, I would make him go see the vet. Maybe they have a doggie vitamin? A treat with calcuim?
Reply:Strange one. Some breeds have poor dentition. I wonder what size the missing teeth were. Could they be late baby teeth? I would get a dental check done by the vet, just to be sure. Like us, sometimes tooth decay can sneak up on you!
Reply:tennismvp1994: god..where did u come up with your answer????? of course %26quot;kittens%26quot; loose milk teeths just like you did when you were a little kid. this dog is 2 years old which mean hes well into his late human teens...
Take him to the vet. that doesnt sound %26quot;normal%26quot; to me... id be pretty scared actually....
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Dog teeth cleaning questions?
almost 8yr old maltese
bad teeth
solid gold,chicken soup, and innova dog food
never feed table scraps....
how much is a dental cleaning?
im worried about the annethesia!!!!will she be ok?
someone said to have them do a blood test to make sure shes healthy what if it comes back bad???help im scared i dont want her to die she is a very alert dog im only 13!!!!will she be ok if we do it?
Dog teeth cleaning questions?
Calm down!! I am the one who said to have the vet do the blood work. It is just best to have the blood work on a dog that is over 6 yrs. old.
Why would she die???
The vet will not do the dental if the blood work comes back with anything wrong with it. That is why you have the blood work.
Every year for 7 years I had my little dogs teeth cleaned. He was a Pekingese %26amp; every year I had the blood work done to make sure that he would be able to handle the anesthesia. It was for his own good, both the blood work %26amp; the dental work.
Don%26#039;t get so freaked out. My little dog did fine with all of his dental work.
Reply:your vet can answer all of these questions.
add- if your dog has bad teeth, all of the greenies in the world will not make a difference. she needs to have them cleaned by a vet before they become infected and the infection spreads to her other organs. also, make sure they run blood work and use an iv catheter. she is old and it would be best for her to have iv fluids during and after surgery.
Reply:ok you can easily buy a dog tooth paste and a tooth brush at petco or they can do it for you for 15.00 bucks here in portland, you can also buy it greenies and thoes are green bones that help with bad breath and come in many sizes
Reply:It%26#039;s not a big deal. Many small breeds have tooth problems. Got a Chihuahua, he%26#039;s had his teeth cleaned a couple times. Anesthesia is not a problem for a healthy dog. Fees vary from vet to vet bug it%26#039;s generally under 100 dollars. In the mean time try these, our vet recommended them and they work.
http://www.greenies.com/en_US/default.as...
Reply:You can call your vet%26#039;s office and ask his assistant all these questions. They%26#039;ll be happy to give you information. The thing they can tell you accurately that we cannot is the cost of a dental cleaning, and what is involved to do tooth cleaning. If your dog is seen regularly by the vet, ask the dog to look at the teeth and recommend what would be best for you to do. I just did this a few weeks ago when I took my female for a rabies shot.
It%26#039;s commendible that you care, so let me give you a suggestion. You CAN buy a doggie toothbrush and doggie toothpaste and brush your dog%26#039;s teeth yourself. The toothpaste is made in flavors that appeal to the dogs.
Also, you can give the dog things like Denta Bones that help clean teeth.
If your dog appears healthy, a dental cleaning should be doable without much risk. Someone gave you information that%26#039;s making you worry and you really don%26#039;t have that much to worry about. In trying to help you, someone has scared you unnecessarily.
The vet may feel she doesn%26#039;t need a tooth cleaning, but if he feels she does need it, he can give you the best answers... better than you can get here.
Reply:Did you know that 80% of dogs over the age of three have periodontal disease? This is because commercial dog food (wet and dry) doesn%26#039;t clean their teeth (would you clean your teeth with a cracker?) Feed the dog RAW meaty bones and offal. The meat on the bones will floss between her teeth and massage her gums while the edible bones will scrape the plaque and tartar off her teeth. She should be having these as a meal several times a week for maximum benefit. No need for a toothbrush let nature do its job!!
Commercial dog food has many ingredients that are inappropriate for our carnivore friends. Many dogs have unhealthy mouths, or become intolerant to these ingredients and/or have trouble digesting it. A dog%26#039;s digestive system is designed for prey and carrion NOT grains, vegetables and dairy.
Many people change their dogs to a raw diet because of these issues and find there are vast improvements in the dogs%26#039; teeth and coat.
RAW bones are not dangerous (unlike cooked ones). Just make sure there is enough meat to help clean her mouth and the meal is large enough that the dog has to work for her dinner. Our stafford eats chicken quarters, lamb necks and pork trotters to name just a few meals. The general guide is to feed 70-80% meat, 10-15% edible bones and 10-15% offfal (at least half liver). Calculate this over a week or two.
Feed about 2-3% of her adult body weight per day. My 16.5 kg girl gets between 400 and 500 grams per day. She has been fed this way since 9 weeks of age and has sparkly white teeth with no hint of plaque. Neither does the 15 year old cat!
I hope the links help.
Reply:Chill. Dogs don%26#039;t usually die from having their teeth cleaned. Don%26#039;t be bashful about asking your vet questions. Let him/her reassure you.
Then after your dogs teeth are all nice and clean try what I do for my dog%26#039;s teeth. I have a beautiful 8 1/2 year old all white German Shepherd who weighs around 85 pounds and a small terrier mix dog and an 18 year old cat. Can you imagine what it is like to brush the teeth on a German Shepherd who is not the least interested in dental hygiene? Just don%26#039;t do it. I don%26#039;t.
Doctors Foster and Smith is the name of a catalog and they are also on the web. They carry a product called Pet Kiss for tartar and plaque. It costs $14.99 for a 16 ounce bottle. The instructions say to put a tablespoon in each quart of water but I just squirt a few drops in the water bowl each time I fill it. Be sure you keep the water bowl clean too. The ingredients in Pet Kiss are all natural so they won%26#039;t harm your pet.
I don%26#039;t know why this product is not better known as it works like a charm. I have not seen it in any pet stores yet either. But vets are always impressed with how clean my dog%26#039;s teeth are and I have never brushed them.
I use it too. My dentist said there was nothing in it to harm me. I used to have to have my teeth cleaned once every three months. Now I just don%26#039;t go to dentists. Instead I use Pet Kiss as a mouth wash.
Reply:i just got my dogs and my cats teeth cleaned and the blood test they do is just routine and usually nothing to worry about, they are just checking for normal functioning of her body so they dont accidentally give her anesthetic when she is sick. the dental cleaning for my dog came out to about 400$ with the blood pannel, mediction, IV fluids, annesthetic ect. included. it is a completely routine procedure, i watched my dog and cat get it done, maybe your vet will let you if you ask, it might make the whole thing less scary. they are only put under for about 10 minutes and im very certain that she will not die. it is definately in her best interest to have this done as bad teeth has been linked to heart problems. both my animals came out just fine and their breath doesnt smell anymore!
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bad teeth
solid gold,chicken soup, and innova dog food
never feed table scraps....
how much is a dental cleaning?
im worried about the annethesia!!!!will she be ok?
someone said to have them do a blood test to make sure shes healthy what if it comes back bad???help im scared i dont want her to die she is a very alert dog im only 13!!!!will she be ok if we do it?
Dog teeth cleaning questions?
Calm down!! I am the one who said to have the vet do the blood work. It is just best to have the blood work on a dog that is over 6 yrs. old.
Why would she die???
The vet will not do the dental if the blood work comes back with anything wrong with it. That is why you have the blood work.
Every year for 7 years I had my little dogs teeth cleaned. He was a Pekingese %26amp; every year I had the blood work done to make sure that he would be able to handle the anesthesia. It was for his own good, both the blood work %26amp; the dental work.
Don%26#039;t get so freaked out. My little dog did fine with all of his dental work.
Reply:your vet can answer all of these questions.
add- if your dog has bad teeth, all of the greenies in the world will not make a difference. she needs to have them cleaned by a vet before they become infected and the infection spreads to her other organs. also, make sure they run blood work and use an iv catheter. she is old and it would be best for her to have iv fluids during and after surgery.
Reply:ok you can easily buy a dog tooth paste and a tooth brush at petco or they can do it for you for 15.00 bucks here in portland, you can also buy it greenies and thoes are green bones that help with bad breath and come in many sizes
Reply:It%26#039;s not a big deal. Many small breeds have tooth problems. Got a Chihuahua, he%26#039;s had his teeth cleaned a couple times. Anesthesia is not a problem for a healthy dog. Fees vary from vet to vet bug it%26#039;s generally under 100 dollars. In the mean time try these, our vet recommended them and they work.
http://www.greenies.com/en_US/default.as...
Reply:You can call your vet%26#039;s office and ask his assistant all these questions. They%26#039;ll be happy to give you information. The thing they can tell you accurately that we cannot is the cost of a dental cleaning, and what is involved to do tooth cleaning. If your dog is seen regularly by the vet, ask the dog to look at the teeth and recommend what would be best for you to do. I just did this a few weeks ago when I took my female for a rabies shot.
It%26#039;s commendible that you care, so let me give you a suggestion. You CAN buy a doggie toothbrush and doggie toothpaste and brush your dog%26#039;s teeth yourself. The toothpaste is made in flavors that appeal to the dogs.
Also, you can give the dog things like Denta Bones that help clean teeth.
If your dog appears healthy, a dental cleaning should be doable without much risk. Someone gave you information that%26#039;s making you worry and you really don%26#039;t have that much to worry about. In trying to help you, someone has scared you unnecessarily.
The vet may feel she doesn%26#039;t need a tooth cleaning, but if he feels she does need it, he can give you the best answers... better than you can get here.
Reply:Did you know that 80% of dogs over the age of three have periodontal disease? This is because commercial dog food (wet and dry) doesn%26#039;t clean their teeth (would you clean your teeth with a cracker?) Feed the dog RAW meaty bones and offal. The meat on the bones will floss between her teeth and massage her gums while the edible bones will scrape the plaque and tartar off her teeth. She should be having these as a meal several times a week for maximum benefit. No need for a toothbrush let nature do its job!!
Commercial dog food has many ingredients that are inappropriate for our carnivore friends. Many dogs have unhealthy mouths, or become intolerant to these ingredients and/or have trouble digesting it. A dog%26#039;s digestive system is designed for prey and carrion NOT grains, vegetables and dairy.
Many people change their dogs to a raw diet because of these issues and find there are vast improvements in the dogs%26#039; teeth and coat.
RAW bones are not dangerous (unlike cooked ones). Just make sure there is enough meat to help clean her mouth and the meal is large enough that the dog has to work for her dinner. Our stafford eats chicken quarters, lamb necks and pork trotters to name just a few meals. The general guide is to feed 70-80% meat, 10-15% edible bones and 10-15% offfal (at least half liver). Calculate this over a week or two.
Feed about 2-3% of her adult body weight per day. My 16.5 kg girl gets between 400 and 500 grams per day. She has been fed this way since 9 weeks of age and has sparkly white teeth with no hint of plaque. Neither does the 15 year old cat!
I hope the links help.
Reply:Chill. Dogs don%26#039;t usually die from having their teeth cleaned. Don%26#039;t be bashful about asking your vet questions. Let him/her reassure you.
Then after your dogs teeth are all nice and clean try what I do for my dog%26#039;s teeth. I have a beautiful 8 1/2 year old all white German Shepherd who weighs around 85 pounds and a small terrier mix dog and an 18 year old cat. Can you imagine what it is like to brush the teeth on a German Shepherd who is not the least interested in dental hygiene? Just don%26#039;t do it. I don%26#039;t.
Doctors Foster and Smith is the name of a catalog and they are also on the web. They carry a product called Pet Kiss for tartar and plaque. It costs $14.99 for a 16 ounce bottle. The instructions say to put a tablespoon in each quart of water but I just squirt a few drops in the water bowl each time I fill it. Be sure you keep the water bowl clean too. The ingredients in Pet Kiss are all natural so they won%26#039;t harm your pet.
I don%26#039;t know why this product is not better known as it works like a charm. I have not seen it in any pet stores yet either. But vets are always impressed with how clean my dog%26#039;s teeth are and I have never brushed them.
I use it too. My dentist said there was nothing in it to harm me. I used to have to have my teeth cleaned once every three months. Now I just don%26#039;t go to dentists. Instead I use Pet Kiss as a mouth wash.
Reply:i just got my dogs and my cats teeth cleaned and the blood test they do is just routine and usually nothing to worry about, they are just checking for normal functioning of her body so they dont accidentally give her anesthetic when she is sick. the dental cleaning for my dog came out to about 400$ with the blood pannel, mediction, IV fluids, annesthetic ect. included. it is a completely routine procedure, i watched my dog and cat get it done, maybe your vet will let you if you ask, it might make the whole thing less scary. they are only put under for about 10 minutes and im very certain that she will not die. it is definately in her best interest to have this done as bad teeth has been linked to heart problems. both my animals came out just fine and their breath doesnt smell anymore!
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