[Kate]

I know this topic comes up every now and then, so here we go again.

I take my 9 year old girl in every year to get her teeth cleaned. She does well, but is very groggy when I bring her home. This is common I am sure.

She still has all of her teeth, but one.

I had friends over the other night, and two of them said they would never take a small dog in to get their teeth cleaned unless the pet was being put under for surgery. At that time, both procedures could be done.

I just had Sadie's hernia operated on and asked the vet about this, and he said he would prefer to do just one procedure. I love my vet, and value his recommendations.

My friends said that anesthesia is extremely hard on a dog's heart. Sadie is due for a cleaning, and now I am a wreck.

What does everyone here do?

Thanks.

Kate