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08-15-2012, 02:29 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Union Springs, New York, United States
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| Teeth Extraction :( Hi! This is my very first post on Yorkie Talk. What prompted me to join is 1. I love my Yorkie Tugger and 2. I would love some feedback about people's experiences with their yorkies and teeth extraction. Here's why: My dog recently went to the vet for a teeth cleaning and he needed 12 teeth pulled! I was stunned and distraught. I thought he might need some pulled from what they said the last time I was in there but not 12! I was a little upset because when I had been in the office earlier in the year, they gave me no indication that his teeth were in such rough shape. I am aware that this is a health issue for small breeds and I plan on being more diligent going forward (teeth brushing, which he hates, and OraVet Gel). However, I have some questions- 1. How much will this affect his quality of life- play, eating 2. Is it abnormal for a 6 yo yorkie to need that many teeth pulled at once? (I feel like I let him down by not taking as good care of his teeth as I should have) Sorry for the long post. I appreciate any input any one has related to this matter. |
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08-15-2012, 02:39 PM | #2 | |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA
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don't feel bad these things happen . the important thing is you had it taken care of and i am sure he is feeling much better now. as far as quality of life i think he will be just fine. you may have to adjust his diet if he has a hard time with his current food. if it looks like he is having a hard time chewing it you could put a little warm water on his kibble. you may want to wait a bit to to start brushing his teeth but when you do he hopefully he will not need another dental for awhile. | |
08-15-2012, 03:40 PM | #3 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| My Teddy had to have 7 teeth pulled and he's only 3.5 yrs old. I brush regularly. I'm convinced it's genetics.
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08-15-2012, 03:41 PM | #4 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| PS I took my dog to a board certified vet dentist and he recommended Healthy Mouth water additive. We are using it with good results so far.
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08-15-2012, 04:14 PM | #5 |
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08-15-2012, 04:16 PM | #6 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| Tastes like cinnamon. Mine like it.
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08-15-2012, 04:25 PM | #7 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Union Springs, New York, United States
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| Thank you for all the replies! I appreciate it and it helps |
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