Giving siggestions on how to keep a 3 month old puppy from chewing for a week after mouth surgery. Much appreciated, and many thanks in advance. Stormy
2007-01-30 10:25:07 · 8 answers · asked by St♥rmy Skye 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She has an overbite. One of her bottom teeth broke off one of her top teeth. She needed 2 bottom teeth pulled, and needed the root from the top tooth cut out.
2007-01-30 10:33:10 · update #1
She isn't suppose to chew on toys, or other dogs, either.
2007-01-30 10:34:47 · update #2
The vet said to make sure she has alot of walks to wear her out so she is too tired to chew while in the house. I don't think this will totally work.
2007-01-30 10:44:22 · update #3
Ask your vet to prescribe a diet you can syringe feed, like Hills a/d or Eukanuba max cal.
EDIT: You can also use an e-collar if needed, or in drastic cases, wire cage muzzle (like the ones racing grey hounds wear)
2007-01-30 10:32:29 · answer #1 · answered by cs 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, generally, their mouth is going to be sore, so they won't chew, anyway. But as a precaution, they have the Elizabethan collars for dogs. I would definitely do that. Also, may want to think about feeding soft foods during healing time.
Just out of curiosity, why would a 3 month old puppy have mouth surgery?
2007-01-30 18:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he had mouth surgery I would think your vet would have given you some kind of suggestions and advise to take. I would contact him again and ask him for further advise.
2007-01-30 18:39:39 · answer #3 · answered by Tigerluvr 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would usually never recommend this, but have you thought about a muzzle. Seems to me that it would keep the pup from chewing. Good Luck-I hope your pup is OK
2007-01-30 18:31:08 · answer #4 · answered by Raven Skylar 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oh I'm so sorry. Poor little guy....or girl. What happened?
I wish I could give you some really good advice, but I just don't know this one. Your vet can't help?
2007-01-30 18:34:44 · answer #5 · answered by ~Squoosh~ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Soft Elizabethan collar and crate her to keep her quiet.
2007-01-30 18:50:28 · answer #6 · answered by woooh! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how about and e collar? The little lamp shade thingie
2007-01-30 18:43:29 · answer #7 · answered by Robin L 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am curious as to what happened/?? as for your question... they vet will let you know what to do
2007-01-30 18:29:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋