[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I agree with the others. A dental is very important for her. Yes, she will likely lose some teeth but she will be in much better shape without them. As mentioned by Ellie May, dental disease is very rough on the organs of the body. I have two pups who came to me from a bad breeding situation at an estimated age of 5. They lost 14 and 15 teeth respectively and they are both doing well. I have had them for 6 years now...they have so far needed dentals yearly since but have not lost a lot more teeth...just an occasional one.
That is wonderful you saved her! Please keep us posted on how things go.