We have a 14 year old pug who has bad breath. She won't allow us to brush them. Vet tells us the only way for him to do this is to sedate her. Were afraid to do this, because of her age Any Tips
2007-04-14 00:37:56 · 11 answers · asked by Richard C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If she's in good health and the vet thinks so, I'd do it. Rotten teeth can kill her just like a human. At 14, she has a lot of good years in her.
2007-04-14 00:48:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 14, she probably has a couple of teeth that are bad and is need of a heavy cleaning. If her health is otherwise good, the sedation should not pose any significant risk. The other thing to consider is that by delaying the cleaning there is the potential that she could develop an infection in the mouth that could spread. For some reason, mouth infections tend to also affect the heart, so you have to weigh the risk of sedation versus the long term effects of allowing the situtaion to continue.
We have two senior dogs and I know how you feel about sedation, but we have had no problems with them and see dental cleanings/work as part of their overall health care plan.
2007-04-14 02:31:05 · answer #2 · answered by GSCSFL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are put under full anaesthetic for dental work, not just sedation. This is the safest way - a tube is placed in their throats so they can breathe - especially important for pugs, whose squashed faces make breathin dodgy anyway!
I've just answered this same question for someone else who is worried about their 11 year old beagle being put under anaesthetic for dental work. Since the same applies, I'll paste my answer:
The dog's age in itself does not make the anaesthetic riskier, only the possible associated health problems that go with age. Your vet can take precautions to ensure any problems are identified and allowed for before the anaesthetic. He will check the dog's heart to make sure it remains healthy, and probably take pre-anaesthetic bloods - these check kidney and liver function and check the animal's glucose levels. Discuss all this with your vet so he's aware of your concerns, and you're aware of what they're doing to make the anaesthetic safe.
The teeth do need to be sorted out - bad teeth mean a far greater risk of ill health than an anaesthetic poses.
Chalice
2007-04-14 00:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They make these dog type small bones called greenies.. They really help.. We gave them to all of our 3 dogs and then we gave them the breath mints so there breaths would deffinatly stay clean and smelling good!!!!!!
2007-04-14 00:57:52 · answer #4 · answered by B.Lynn6 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are chew bones
that are supposed to
aid in dental hygine
have a look in your local pet stores
read the packets as they will
say dental chews
or ask your local vet if they could
reccomend any chews or ideas
dont be afraid to talk to your vet
2007-04-14 00:45:46 · answer #5 · answered by puddoms 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get breath mints at the pet store.
2007-04-14 03:39:44 · answer #6 · answered by KDodge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they sell these dog breath mints which are dentist approved, so you could go get some. i think your pug will like it (:
2007-04-14 02:10:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple, they do make doggie breath mints, look around in the pet stores. They love em' they will wanna eat em just coz they taste nice! My pup is the same her breath stincks.. but i giv them to her and its magical!
2007-04-14 00:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i give my dog this bone that cleans his teeth and fresh's breath it works really well
2007-04-14 02:02:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
greenies they are a chew toy that cleand the teeth as your dog chews
2007-04-14 01:07:48 · answer #10 · answered by kat s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋