Wow! That is so cool that he lets you be there! How did you arrange that?
I would get second opinions from a homeopathic vet and a dental specialist both. My homeopathic vet has a lot of natural rememdies to encourage retained teeth to come out on there own.
How old is Ruby and are you brushing her teeth regularly? I am of the opinion that whenever you can avoid anesthesia on a small breed dog it is worth it, but you want them to be able to eat when they are older and not have bad teeth or missing teeth so regualr cleanings are a must. You can avoid the deep cleanig where they need to put them under by brushing several times a week and feeding mostly kibble.
You can give her lots of hard things to chew in the hopes of loosening the teeth as well. There are also supplements to give to help keep the tartar buildup to a minimum and make brushing easier. Lots of kibble as opposed to soft foods is always best for yorkie teeth.
It would be a hard decision to make whether to put a yorkie under JUST to pull or clean teeth. I would have a diffiult time with that but your other opinions, especially the homeopath should help you make the right decision.
Good luck. |