Vet says I need to spend $300 to have him anesthetize my pup so he can pull out a baby thooth that is not dropping out naturally so the adult tooth can come. I looked at it and that appears to be the problem. I am wondering how necessary is this for my dog to feel OK and be healthy? I have had many dogs and never had this problem before. and my vet wants me to do many things I think unecessary; I prefer to spend money on caring for people vs dogs, for them I like to do the basics like shots, etc. Your thoughts on how necessary I have him put my dog under for this operation?
2007-03-08 05:31:21 · 11 answers · asked by Lighthearted 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
IF your dog is past 6 months it is probably neccesary. If you are wondering if the vet is scamming you, take it to get a second opinion
2007-03-08 05:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say yes. It is better for the dog to have the tooth pulled. It can catch on something causing a broken tooth or tear in the gumline and need for emergency care which will certainly cost you a lot more that $300.00. Here's how you cut your own cost. Get the dog spayed or neutered (if you had planned to) at the same time. That way you only have one anesthesia cost. It is necessary for any dog to be under during any oral proceedure as to relax the jaw, and the dog for inspection and treatment. Puppy or not, a bite is a bite. Along side injury, it could cause the adult tooth to come in crooked. Only disfavorable if you intend to show. If the tooth is any bit loose, wrap a piece of tissue around it and yank it out! I did it with my boxer, he yelled for a second, but all is well. If not, let the vet do it.
2007-03-08 05:42:23 · answer #2 · answered by ActionStaffords 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to another vet and get a second opinion. If the puppy tooth isn't coming out it could end up causing your pup pain. Then again the adult tooth could come up behind the puppy tooth and your dog will just have two teeth there. There could be other consequences like a bad cross-bite or other damage that could cause your dog to have trouble eating. Those problems could cost a lot more than $300 to fix.
If you have $300 to shell out go ahead and have your vet pull the tooth. If you go to another vet to get a second opinion or a charity vet that can do the operation on a discount.
2007-03-08 05:39:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all of my years of breeding experience.
I have never had to have a puppies tooth pulled.
I have had to have an older dogs tooth pulled because of infection.
It would depend on how old the puppy is if it is a young pup wait just a little while longer because with puppies the adult teeth are pushing on the baby teeth and eventually they fall out.
If the truth be known some vets tell you somethings are a must. So they can get more money however this may not be the case.
If it were me I would wait a little while to see if it comes out on its own and if it doesn't take the vets advice.
Good luck!
2007-03-08 05:42:31 · answer #4 · answered by waitingcastlerottweilers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the breed of the dog.. small dogs may not loose their puppy teeth, but will end up with rotten teeth or no teeth by the time they reach adulthood.
ok so, to basics.. if your dog doesnt get the tooth removed, it will eventually rot out. but if it does not hinder the dog in any way right now, then prolonging the removal of the tooth probably wont do any harm.. but the tooth will need removed eventually, or it may affect the dogs breath and the rest of the dogs teeth. which can cause the dog to become sick.
and if you really question your vet that much, why not get a second oppinion?
2007-03-08 05:41:40 · answer #5 · answered by NiteOwl_30503 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your family history for your dog. One of mine has a family history of teeth not dropping out and the adult one then grows in sideways (not a pretty sight!!). So, for this line, any teeth that don't drop out early are pulled. For most people that's not necessary. Is the adult tooth showing yet? if not, i'd be inclined to wait a bit. if it is, i'd personally go ahead and pull it to avoid having a snaggle tooth dog.
2007-03-08 05:53:47 · answer #6 · answered by SC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you dont say how old this dog is, or if the remaining baby tooth is causing problems? So I can't give you a good answer.
But if it ment that my dog would be healthier and happier than yes, I'd pay the $300.00 and be happy it didn't cost more.
2007-03-08 05:38:05 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion would if your pup still needs to be neutered arrange to have the tooth pulled at that time so he only needed to be under anesthesia once it would save you money doing both at the same time rather than seperately also safer for the pup.
2007-03-08 06:53:26 · answer #8 · answered by OntarioGreys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the teeth is supposed to get out by itself, but in this case i think u should go to another vet coz i think $300 is kinda alot 4 that. but if we were talking about my dog, i´ll go to another vet n if he says the same thing i would do it 4 sure. Coz i would do whatever my dogs need to b happy n healthy
2007-03-08 05:46:39 · answer #9 · answered by Baby Blue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tooth problems often cause pets to have trouble eating and a great deal of pain.
Keep an eye on how much your dog eats and drinks. If he stops eating or seems to have trouble chewing - that is a sign that he is in pain and it really needs to be taken care of.
2007-03-08 05:39:25 · answer #10 · answered by Tamborine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋