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06-12-2013, 11:54 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Paris, France
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| Periodontal Surgery Our little one Piper is about to go through periodontal surgery to extract some of his teeth! Admittedly, I'm being a big wuss and not coping very well with the idea of him being put under general anaesthetic. Therefore, I thought I'd write a little post here to search for a bit of comfort and sympathy from everyone! The thing that gets me, is that it has come on so quick. Piper goes to the vet regularly, and just before we moved to France was declared by a vet to be "perfect in every way, other than being a bit tubby". At the beginning of the year, I took him in for a check up, and he was given a clean bill of health again. Now, he has to go in for the procedure which the vet says will leave him with "very few teeth" in his mouth. He's still running around and playing as normal and as if he were a puppy still. No lack of energy at all...look at this pic I took of him 3 weeks ago! And he's still like that! I know we tend to be somewhat melodramatic about our own, but I just can't help but stress about the toll it will take on him! |
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06-13-2013, 01:28 AM | #2 | |
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06-13-2013, 10:04 AM | #3 |
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| Of course you are worried. It's always hard when we have no control and our little babies are being put under. I'm sorry that this came on so suddenly. I would definitely question his last vet about teeth examining practices..obviously they are lax. Many here have Yorkies that have lost teeth...some a good amount of teeth, as you are saying is the case with Piper. They are so resilient, these pups. Piper will find a way to carry on and eat and live as if nothing has changed...I read that time and time again around here. Praying for you to have some calm and peace and for Piper's procedure to go well. I am sure it will. Hang in there!
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06-13-2013, 11:02 AM | #4 |
Pixie and Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT USA
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| I am so sorry that Piper is going through this. You must be a wreck. I am sure the surgeon will take good care of Piper. My Granddog who is 7 just had 7 teeth removed and she is doing fine. She still can eat kibble with no problem. They did give her an antibiotic afterwards. She had a few days of healing. I would make sure you ask about an antibiotic with all the extractions and cleaning It is important. I will be praying for Piper
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06-13-2013, 01:00 PM | #5 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA
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| Piper I am so sorry your baby Piper has to go through this dental procedure, and I feel for you as his caring and stressed out mom. First, please do not be concerned, he will be well taken care of and be fine. I trust the vet will be aware of the special anesthetic needs of small dogs and that he will explain in advance what will be done. I know how you feel as my boy had dentals over a week ago and I was a basket case!! I hated taking him in early with no food on board, as he loves his breakfast, and waiting to hear it was over. However by noon the vet said he was fine and when I took him home late afternoon he was almost back to his old self. Even wanting food, but I was told to go easy on that until the anesthetic was out of his system. He did not have extractions, but other dogs I have known who have seem not to notice they have lost teeth! I am sure he will need antibiotics post op, but that will be fine, and perhaps pain meds for a day or so. He would probably find it easier to eat soft food for a few days for his delicate mouth. Praying he will have a successful dental and recover quickly. I can see how upset you are being unaware of the state of Piper's teeth prior to the recent findings. It must have been a big shock to go from perfect health to multiple extractions in so little time. I guess it is not so easy to see defects in such tiny teeth and the damage may have been below the gum line? Thinking of you and Piper and wishing all will be well soon, and that you will feel less anxious as well. Hugs. |
06-14-2013, 07:21 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | Good thoughts go out to Piper. I hope her dental surgery goes well
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06-15-2013, 08:48 PM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California
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| Given that your vet is competent, I think Piper will do fine. When I first took Tatiana to the vet when I got her (she was about three years old), I was told all her remaining teeth had to be removed, as they were rotten. Tatiana recovered just fine, and she's happy. Also, she has a clean bill of health. She has no problems eating. I gave her home-cooked meals, and quality canned food. She still plays with her chew toys like she still has teeth. |
06-16-2013, 03:26 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida
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| Your baby will thank you well after. I do dental religiously! It's very important for yorkies/biewers to maintain healthy teeth. The teeth are a gateway to many other diseases as well if not properly cared for. I've rescued/spayed and neutered some and their teeth were horrendeous. I always have their teeth done on rescues before allowing them to be EMS dogs for people. Good for you-it's very important!!!
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