Please do not let your fear of anesthesia prevent you from providing proper veterinary care for your pet.
There are risks in life with anything. The odds of a pup dying from anesthesia from a dental are very low. I asked my vet about this one day. She has never lost one during a dental...and she has been in practice for many years.
Now...when they get older, certainly there are more risks; but, I have a yorkie that is at least 15. She has had some renal issues for the past two years and we keep her alive by proper nutrition and dentals each year! The vet simply gives her fluids to prevent her from having issues during the anesthesia.
Not taking care of a yorkie's teeth is not good! They lose them at an early age...and if they have infections in their mouths it does lead to further issues like kidney problems.
I am a retired registered nurse and while there are risks to people and animals due to anesthesia, the risks of not doing some procedures are worse! |