Hi everyone, I'm not sure if anyone can help with this or not. Pia really needs her teeth cleaned very bad. To be honest she probably should have had them done a year ago. I know we all worry about our babies being put under, but my situation is a little differen't with Pia. We almost lost her the last time she was put under when being spayed and having the baby teeth removed. Saying I'm terrified doesn't seem to sum up how I feel about having her put under again. I actually said I would never ever put her under again unless it was an absolute must. Unfortunately, Pia was not blessed with the greatest teeth.
Her teeth seem to get dirty very fast. I brush and it doesn't seem to help much at all. She isn't a big time chewer. I've bought so many differen't things and she might chew for a few minutes and then she has no more interest. I bought several of those natural bones everyone was talking about, but they are too big for her mouth. I just don't know what to do. I'm so scared and if something happened to her I know I would blame myself. I can't even picture my life without her. My stomach aches just worrying about this every single day. I'm so confused and I have no idea what to do.
I'm terrified that her teeth are going to get even worse and she could get some type of dental disease. Then that could cause even more issues for her. To top it off I just found out that my vet moved pretty much across the country and a new vet is now there. I've gone to so many vets around here and I know I'm picky but I don't care. I almost lost Pia because I put too much faith into a vet and I'll never do it again. I have to be picky, these are my babies.
Now I pretty much have no vet, her teeth need cleaned so bad and I don't know what to do.
Would you guys even take the risk? She will obviously have all the pre-blood work done before being put under, but is there anything else I can do? When she was put under before they used Isoflurane. I always thought this was the best to use. The vet that did the spay never mentioned another option. This particular vet also almost killed my baby girl for being so careless. When Pia becaem ill and was taken to the ER this is where I met the vet we've been seeing for the past couple years. She was on call that night and was an absolute miracle worker. She saved Pia and we obviously started to go to her office for all the babies needs. Now she's gone and I just don't know what to do. Here is where I'm stumped and I'm clueless on how I can find out. She mentioned something that would be better than Isoflurance to use on a dog Pia's size. On a good day Pia weighs 2 lbs. She said many offices don't even use this particular thing, but they did and she said if Pia ever needed to be put under again, they would definately use this. I really need the name of whatever this is.
If anyone works at a vet's office could you please ask the doctor about this. I'm so desperate and I definately want to make sure the very best is used on her. Also, I live in Hagerstown MD. If anyone knows of a good vet could you please let me know. At this point, I swear I will fly Pia wherever the safest place is. I know its just a dental and some probably think I'm nuts, but I can't help it and I'd do anything in the world to make sure she is under the best care possible.
I know this is is super long and I appreciate anyone that reads this. Thank you all so much for listening.
I know I sound crazy right now, but I'm just very nervous about this. Thanks again!!
Hugs,
Dina