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TuggerBear · 08-15-2012, 02:29 PM

Hi! This is my very first post on Yorkie Talk. What prompted me to join is 1. I love my Yorkie Tugger and 2. I would love some feedback about people's experiences with their yorkies and teeth extraction.

Here's why: My dog recently went to the vet for a teeth cleaning and he needed 12 teeth pulled! I was stunned and distraught. I thought he might need some pulled from what they said the last time I was in there but not 12! I was a little upset because when I had been in the office earlier in the year, they gave me no indication that his teeth were in such rough shape. I am aware that this is a health issue for small breeds and I plan on being more diligent going forward (teeth brushing, which he hates, and OraVet Gel). However, I have some questions-
1. How much will this affect his quality of life- play, eating
2. Is it abnormal for a 6 yo yorkie to need that many teeth pulled at once? (I feel like I let him down by not taking as good care of his teeth as I should have)

Sorry for the long post. I appreciate any input any one has related to this matter.

08-15-2012, 02:29 PM	#1
TuggerBear YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Union Springs, New York, United States Posts: 2	Teeth Extraction :( Hi! This is my very first post on Yorkie Talk. What prompted me to join is 1. I love my Yorkie Tugger and 2. I would love some feedback about people's experiences with their yorkies and teeth extraction. Here's why: My dog recently went to the vet for a teeth cleaning and he needed 12 teeth pulled! I was stunned and distraught. I thought he might need some pulled from what they said the last time I was in there but not 12! I was a little upset because when I had been in the office earlier in the year, they gave me no indication that his teeth were in such rough shape. I am aware that this is a health issue for small breeds and I plan on being more diligent going forward (teeth brushing, which he hates, and OraVet Gel). However, I have some questions- 1. How much will this affect his quality of life- play, eating 2. Is it abnormal for a 6 yo yorkie to need that many teeth pulled at once? (I feel like I let him down by not taking as good care of his teeth as I should have) Sorry for the long post. I appreciate any input any one has related to this matter.