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Originally Posted by Lorraine  Kerry Blues donot have the issue with the teeth that Yorkies or most toy breeds do. The CT situation likely will not improve. Infected tartared teeth will make the trachea issue worse irritating it. But you need a competent vet that will use a small enough tube to put down the trachea during the procedure. My Vet told me that it is not a problem with dogs with collapsing tracheas to do surgeries and dentals as teh tube down the trachea for breathing will keep it from collapsing. Using the right size will not further damage the trachea.
Infected tartared teeth can also cause kidney, liver, heart issues over time and cause an early demise. IT is not something you can ignore.
Yup unfortunately that's what dentals can run in price depending on where you are even more. But that is part of the care required for any toy dog and I do warn any prospective purchasers. |
What she says here is all very true....check to see if a vet tech does the cleaning/intubating....not concerned about it being a vet tech, as they have the training and skills to do this....just want to be sure they get the right size ET tube, which comes with EXPERIENCE!!........I am sure with your vet being acutely aware of the situation with your pups trachea, he will be very careful about the size and who does the intubating for the surgery!