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09-17-2012, 07:10 AM | #1 |
My furkids Donating Member | need some teeth help! Lillie is going in for her dental tomorrow...to say the least I am a NERVOUS WRECK!! I know she will do fine (having pre op blood work done in the morning) but, I am always a wreck when they have to be put under...Her teeth are really bad...I'm afraid they are going to have to pull a few of them..2 have already fallen out. She will NOT let me brush her teeth. I have had bad experiences with chews (chocking). What do you all do for their teeth? Does anyone know of anything I could rub on their teeth that would help with tarter? I have 3 furbutts...only one will let me put my finger in her mouth...It's going to cost me a small fortune to get Lillies teeth done...I know small dogs have teeth issues but, would like to be able to prevent them from having to get their teeth done...if possible. thank you
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09-17-2012, 07:21 AM | #2 |
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| There are gels you can squirt into their mouths and water additives. I believe genetics has a much bigger part in oral health than diet or brushing them does myself.
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09-17-2012, 08:58 AM | #3 |
My furkids Donating Member | I did see something on tv that you spray into their mouths. I put oxy fresh in their water...I also rub enzymatic tooth paste on their teeth...right now Lillie's teeth are too bad for this...after her cleaning I will be doing it every few days...I am going to talk to my vet about preventative measures. thank you for responding!
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09-17-2012, 09:13 AM | #4 |
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| I can't offer any help. Mine lets me brush with no problem but I wanted to let you know I will be praying your babies dental and hope it goes great and that they don't have to pull a lot of teeth.
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09-17-2012, 09:17 AM | #5 |
My furkids Donating Member | thank you Taylor...Unfortunately I KNOW she is going to have to have a couple pulled anyway..hopefully it isn't anymore than a couple. She just turned 6 yrs old...she has already lost 2 of her bottom teeth...I should have had this done a while ago but, (not sure if you remember my post) they were all going through girardia AND bacteria in their guts...wanted to clear that up first AND get the credit card down a bit before bringing her in...it's going to cost upwards of 750.00!!
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09-17-2012, 09:25 AM | #6 |
Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA
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| wishing lilly much luck for a safe procedure tomorrow. mine will not let me brush them either i try and try. i even left the toothbrushes on the floor in a cup next to their water bowl hoping they would play brush their teeth or at least get used the the toothbrush itself. im going to keep trying.
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09-17-2012, 09:45 AM | #7 | |
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09-17-2012, 10:24 AM | #8 |
Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida
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| Sending good thoughts for Lillie's dental tomorrow I've been using TropiClean on Luna and Izzy, who won't let me brush, either. Their teeth were looking pretty darned bad and now they are much, much better! They were yellow about halfway down each tooth (EW!!) and now there's just a little along the gumline that I KNOW I could get off if they'd let me brush. You use this stuff once a day until you get the results you want, and then twice a week for maintenance. Luna fights me but Izzy will lick it off my finger Since she's having a cleaning, you probably could just begin with the maintenance schedule of twice a week and do it more often if you see tartar coming back.
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09-17-2012, 12:09 PM | #9 | |
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09-18-2012, 01:18 AM | #10 |
I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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| I'll pray for Lilly this morning! Sorry, I'm in 'sticker shock'! $750. for a dental? My jaw is hanging open and I just can't think of what to say about that, other than maybe shop around?
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09-18-2012, 03:52 AM | #11 | |
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Thank you for your prayers...I am nervous this morning...
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09-18-2012, 06:39 AM | #13 |
I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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| Usually they're more expensive here I think. My vet just gave me a rediculous (very affordable) estimate on the work my Sapphire needs done. She's getting spayed $125. a dental $120, and a lump removal $80-$155, anesthesia (Isoflorane) $90. Plus a bunch of other necessary stuff... totaling around $900. She did say she tried to keep the costs down bc she's getting so much done. So this is unusual. Normally a dental alone runs $250-$400.
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09-18-2012, 09:42 AM | #14 |
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| I use healthy mouth water additive and I brush with coconut oil.
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09-18-2012, 10:07 AM | #15 |
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| Dentals here average $300-400 which includes pre op blood work. Have you thought of maintenance by anesthesia free cleaning, since she won't let you clean her teeth? It only costs about $20 per visit. They gently scrape off any tar tar, & also teach you how to properly hold them while you brush (between your legs, they can't wiggle!). I used Houndstooth Dental, anesthesia free Dog Teeth Cleaning, Dog & Cat Teeth Cleaning they work out of a holistic vet office here. The vet sees your dog's teeth 1st & ok's it, not all anesthesia free cleaning places do this tho (it depends on where they work out of). But once she has her dentals done (since anesthesia cleaning goes deep into the gums to clean), this might be a good maintenance option to keep her teeth clean. Mine got it done earlier this year (except Momo, he's got to go under by the end of the year=/) & I've been brushing their teeth every night while I watch my programs. It's become a routine where they seem to enjoy it too. GL to you
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