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Originally Posted by ladyjane  I understand that you do not want advice and I DO understand opting not to do a dental on an older pup; but I don't think you should block your mind that way. We should always be open to learning.
What does concern me greatly is the non anesthetic dental. I really am surprised that your vet would suggest that for a pup with "noisy lungs" whatever that means. Did you get a diagnosis on that?
I really, really hope you will take the time to read about the non-anesthetic dentals. You don't have to take anyone's advice, but we would all be remiss if we did not offer you things that some of us are aware of. It is also for other people who come along and read these threads.
Personally, I would do a consult with a board certified dentist...none of them want dogs to die during dentals and sometimes it really is necessary to avoid them; but unless you do a consult you would never know. I had a pup years ago who simply had to take antibiotics in his last two years because he was such a high risk.
Anyway....here is a link about the non-anesthetic dentals. My biggest concern with your pup is that the vet is concerned about the lungs yet is willing to do a procedure that is very high risk of aspiration. Dental Scaling Without Anesthesia | AVDC - American Veterinary Dental College |
So sorry to read about Gucci's teeth issues...but Ladyjane is right & she has a lot of experience w/older pups going through dental cleanings & teeth pullings. Those loose teeth NEED to come out & anesthesia free cleaning can't do it. Dental health is so important, I believe it will prolong their life. I think vets sometimes say they can't do it if they're not comfortable w/doing it themselves...please ask to be referred to a specialist, get a 2nd opinion from people that specialize in high risk patients.