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rv214 · 07-25-2012, 06:40 AM

My 6 yr old tucker is at the vet today to have his yearly and to have his teeth cleaned. My vet just called and said that she has to pull one of his incisors

He's already list one of his bottom teeth. I've always feed him dry food and try to brush his teeth. He just had his teeth cleaned last year! I also have to put him on a 10 day antibioticfor bacteria in his mouth. .
Has anyone else had to deal with this? It makes me sad .

rubymoon2072 · 07-25-2012, 06:42 AM

i have not but wanted to say im sorry this is happening although it sounds like youve done all you can to avoid it!!

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-25-2012, 06:42 AM

I am sorry. I have not had to deal with it but I know others here have. Keeping Tucker in thoughts and prayers.

bamawife · 07-25-2012, 10:56 AM

I believe it just happens. Our vet told us that yorkies and other toy breeds are more susceptible because their mouths are so small. It doesn't mean you're a bad mommy!

GeorgiesMomma · 07-25-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bamawife

I believe it just happens. Our vet told us that yorkies and other toy breeds are more susceptible because their mouths are so small. It doesn't mean you're a bad mommy!

If it makes you feel any better Georgie had 8 teeth pulled at his last dental. The Vet assured me that it wasn't for lack of TLC (I can assure you of the same

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rv214 · 07-25-2012, 02:02 PM

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and kind words! The vet told me that I'm doing everything right-hand tucker may just have bad teeth. He lost several teeth during the cleaning in addition to the one they pulled. He has almost no front teeth now. They did tell me to feed him a larger kibble instead of the small breed. She said he will have to chew the larger pieces and that may help. I still felt a little guilty, but y'all have reassured me

He is kinda cute now... Sticking out his tongue over and over...

Thanks again!

mimodok · 07-26-2012, 07:17 AM

Feeding them dry food (if they'll eat it), giving them lots of chew bones, and brushing their teeth often is all you can do to prevent dental issues. Yorkies are very susceptible to dental issues compared to most other breeds, so sometimes it just can't be helped. I know it's sad, but just keep up the good dental care! Imagine how many teeth your puppy would have to have pulled if you weren't so vigilant about his dental care already!

jadabug · 07-26-2012, 08:22 AM

Jada had a dental when she had a tumor removed back in April...poor baby lost 3 teeth and I brush and do good oral care on her. Our vet said she has such a tiny mouth that it is hard to brush really well on all of her teeth. They had a hard time when she was under anesthesia getting the very back teeth.
You little guy will do fine and adjust to the loss of teeth. Don't beat yourself up..there is most likely nothing you could have done to prevent it..and you are getting annual dentals done which is great.

MikaTallulah · 07-28-2012, 06:19 AM

Small dogs are prone to poor dental health. Feeding kibble vs. Soft food does not really overall improve dental heath but brushing with does

. You can only do your best. My mom gave her Bichon kibble and bushed his teeth frequently but by 10 he had lost most of his teeth.

I think genetics also plays a big part. If mommy and/or daddy have bad teeth so will baby.

jrsygal37 · 07-28-2012, 06:36 AM

RV214. It's nothing you did. I cried and cried when Bella and Tia had their dentals done a few months back. Between them they pulled 20 teeth. I was working, when the vet called to tell us how it went etc. and when I got home and my husband told me I thought he was messing with me. Bella is 9 and Tia is 7 and they've had dentals done, fed properly etc. When I went to pick them up I was hysterical and the vet told me it was nothing I did that they are notorious for bad teeth. We had our Newman and he was 10 when he passed, and his teeth were perfect, only lost one to due breaking it on a bone and he did not come from a good place. Go figure. I know what you're going through believe me. None of us want to see our babies hurting.

rv214 · 07-28-2012, 07:09 PM

Thank you for your encouragement! It's good to know that others have heard the same thing from their vets, too. He is currently taking Antirobe 75mg every 12 hrs for 10 days.
Has anyone used this before?

07-25-2012, 06:40 AM	#1
rv214 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 93	call from the vet My 6 yr old tucker is at the vet today to have his yearly and to have his teeth cleaned. My vet just called and said that she has to pull one of his incisors He's already list one of his bottom teeth. I've always feed him dry food and try to brush his teeth. He just had his teeth cleaned last year! I also have to put him on a 10 day antibioticfor bacteria in his mouth. . Has anyone else had to deal with this? It makes me sad .

07-25-2012, 06:42 AM	#2
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	i have not but wanted to say im sorry this is happening although it sounds like youve done all you can to avoid it!! __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

07-25-2012, 06:42 AM	#3
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I am sorry. I have not had to deal with it but I know others here have. Keeping Tucker in thoughts and prayers. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

07-25-2012, 10:56 AM	#4
bamawife YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 592	I believe it just happens. Our vet told us that yorkies and other toy breeds are more susceptible because their mouths are so small. It doesn't mean you're a bad mommy! __________________ Meg, Mom to Raley megraley.scentsy.us

07-26-2012, 08:22 AM	#8
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	Jada had a dental when she had a tumor removed back in April...poor baby lost 3 teeth and I brush and do good oral care on her. Our vet said she has such a tiny mouth that it is hard to brush really well on all of her teeth. They had a hard time when she was under anesthesia getting the very back teeth. You little guy will do fine and adjust to the loss of teeth. Don't beat yourself up..there is most likely nothing you could have done to prevent it..and you are getting annual dentals done which is great. __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

07-25-2012, 02:02 PM	#6
rv214 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 93	Thanks everyone for your thoughts and kind words! The vet told me that I'm doing everything right-hand tucker may just have bad teeth. He lost several teeth during the cleaning in addition to the one they pulled. He has almost no front teeth now. They did tell me to feed him a larger kibble instead of the small breed. She said he will have to chew the larger pieces and that may help. I still felt a little guilty, but y'all have reassured me He is kinda cute now... Sticking out his tongue over and over... Thanks again!

07-26-2012, 07:17 AM	#7
mimodok Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wilmington, NC, US Posts: 99	Feeding them dry food (if they'll eat it), giving them lots of chew bones, and brushing their teeth often is all you can do to prevent dental issues. Yorkies are very susceptible to dental issues compared to most other breeds, so sometimes it just can't be helped. I know it's sad, but just keep up the good dental care! Imagine how many teeth your puppy would have to have pulled if you weren't so vigilant about his dental care already!

07-28-2012, 06:19 AM	#9
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	Small dogs are prone to poor dental health. Feeding kibble vs. Soft food does not really overall improve dental heath but brushing with does . You can only do your best. My mom gave her Bichon kibble and bushed his teeth frequently but by 10 he had lost most of his teeth. I think genetics also plays a big part. If mommy and/or daddy have bad teeth so will baby. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

07-28-2012, 06:36 AM	#10
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	RV214. It's nothing you did. I cried and cried when Bella and Tia had their dentals done a few months back. Between them they pulled 20 teeth. I was working, when the vet called to tell us how it went etc. and when I got home and my husband told me I thought he was messing with me. Bella is 9 and Tia is 7 and they've had dentals done, fed properly etc. When I went to pick them up I was hysterical and the vet told me it was nothing I did that they are notorious for bad teeth. We had our Newman and he was 10 when he passed, and his teeth were perfect, only lost one to due breaking it on a bone and he did not come from a good place. Go figure. I know what you're going through believe me. None of us want to see our babies hurting.

07-28-2012, 07:09 PM	#11
rv214 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 93	Thank you for your encouragement! It's good to know that others have heard the same thing from their vets, too. He is currently taking Antirobe 75mg every 12 hrs for 10 days. Has anyone used this before?