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Maximo · 03-28-2011, 05:59 AM

The teeth that are pulled are usually baby teeth that didn't fall out. Rather than running the risk of them not falling out on their own and having to go under anesthesia a second time, most vets pull them during spay/neuter. The teeth have to come out to prevent problems with adult teeth and increased risk of tartar forming.

It is very common.

Make sure you have pre-op bloodwork done. Best wishes to your pups.

03-28-2011, 05:59 AM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	The teeth that are pulled are usually baby teeth that didn't fall out. Rather than running the risk of them not falling out on their own and having to go under anesthesia a second time, most vets pull them during spay/neuter. The teeth have to come out to prevent problems with adult teeth and increased risk of tartar forming. It is very common. Make sure you have pre-op bloodwork done. Best wishes to your pups. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy Last edited by Maximo; 03-28-2011 at 06:00 AM.