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06-10-2009, 07:42 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Garner, NC
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| Does my yorkie need to get her tooth pulled? I recently went to the vet and my dr. said that my yorkie had a baby tooth with her adult tooth and the baby tooth needed to be pulled. Is that really the case? She has never shown any sign of discomfort. Thanks. |
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06-10-2009, 07:51 AM | #2 |
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| Welcome to YT. How old is your Yorkie? Some Yorkies get baby teeth pulled when they are neutered (under anesthesia).
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06-10-2009, 07:57 AM | #3 |
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| She's about 1 1/2 yrs old and has already been fixed. I'm sure there's a good reason, but I just wanted to check into before I fork out $120. |
06-10-2009, 08:05 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | Retained teeth can cause tooth rot. She really needs to have it removed.
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06-10-2009, 08:10 AM | #5 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Garner, NC
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| I figured there was more of a health reason to it. Thanks for your input! |
06-10-2009, 08:11 AM | #6 |
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| She does need to have it removed. If your vet is using general anesthesia (hard to say for one quick extraction), it should be a lot more than $120 because blood work should be done first.
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06-10-2009, 09:20 AM | #7 |
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| Before I had Mimi's baby teeth removed, food would get stuck inbetween her teeth all the time. That's what causes tooth decay & plague. I've seen dogs as young as 2 yrs old w/rotting & missing teeth...very sad.
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06-10-2009, 09:24 AM | #8 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Garner, NC
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| I definitely want what's best for her, so I'm going to schedule an appt today. Thanks everyone for your advice! |
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