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Carl · 10-13-2008, 02:45 PM

Rusty went under this morning to have his teeth cleaned and he was up immediately after it was over. The vet told us to withhold food till tomorrow morning, but at that point it will be 36 hours without food. Anyone else ever hear something like this?

Nancy1999 · 10-13-2008, 02:50 PM

Sounds like Rusty needed lots of gum work as well. The problem with eating too soon, food can get back into gum pockets before them receded from cleaning. Did you ask your dentist, why so long? How big is Rusty?

Carl · 10-13-2008, 03:09 PM

Rusty weighs about 8 pounds.

Thanks for the help.

Nancy1999 · 10-13-2008, 03:18 PM

Well, I guess hypoglycemia wouldn't be a huge issue, but I just can't imagine what Joey would be like after not eating that long. That seems really unreasonable. I would talk to my vet if I were you, and find out the reasoning behind it. Maybe you could compromise, and give something, if he okay's it.

Patti · 10-13-2008, 03:49 PM

When Pixie had her dental surgery and 5 teeth pulled and bad gums I fed her that night but the vet said I could. Pixie was on antibiotics 3 days prior to dental and 5 days after due to infected gums,

Carl · 10-13-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Well, I guess hypoglycemia wouldn't be a huge issue, but I just can't imagine what Joey would be like after not eating that long. That seems really unreasonable. I would talk to my vet if I were you, and find out the reasoning behind it. Maybe you could compromise, and give something, if he okay's it.

Thanks for the advice Nancy. The vet said a tiny amount should be okay since he's doing so well. He's worried the food might upset his stomach so soon after going under.

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Originally Posted by Patti

When Pixie had her dental surgery and 5 teeth pulled and bad gums I fed her that night but the vet said I could. Pixie was on antibiotics 3 days prior to dental and 5 days after due to infected gums,

Rusty has to take antibiotics for a few days as well.

Ellie May · 10-13-2008, 03:55 PM

Ellie had 9 adult teeth pulled and a cleaning awhile back.
I think the vet said give 1/2 meal that night and soft food (or softened kibble) for a week.

10-13-2008, 02:45 PM	#1
Carl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York Posts: 15	No food after dental cleaning? Rusty went under this morning to have his teeth cleaned and he was up immediately after it was over. The vet told us to withhold food till tomorrow morning, but at that point it will be 36 hours without food. Anyone else ever hear something like this?

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Nancy1999 Joey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 5,022 Blog Entries: 1	Sounds like Rusty needed lots of gum work as well. The problem with eating too soon, food can get back into gum pockets before them receded from cleaning. Did you ask your dentist, why so long? How big is Rusty? __________________ NancyJoey . Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB .and YAP - Join YAP Here! Please Sign this Petition – Help Stop Puppymill Abuse! . YorkieTalk Thread On Petition

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Nancy1999 Joey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 5,022 Blog Entries: 1	Well, I guess hypoglycemia wouldn't be a huge issue, but I just can't imagine what Joey would be like after not eating that long. That seems really unreasonable. I would talk to my vet if I were you, and find out the reasoning behind it. Maybe you could compromise, and give something, if he okay's it. __________________ NancyJoey . Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB .and YAP - Join YAP Here! Please Sign this Petition – Help Stop Puppymill Abuse! . YorkieTalk Thread On Petition

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Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 19,035	When Pixie had her dental surgery and 5 teeth pulled and bad gums I fed her that night but the vet said I could. Pixie was on antibiotics 3 days prior to dental and 5 days after due to infected gums, __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

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Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,477	Ellie had 9 adult teeth pulled and a cleaning awhile back. I think the vet said give 1/2 meal that night and soft food (or softened kibble) for a week. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

10-13-2008, 03:09 PM	#3
Carl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York Posts: 15	Rusty weighs about 8 pounds. Thanks for the help.