The cost is 200 bucks. Are there any alternatives? We have a tooth brush and have used it, but the vet said that will not help at this point. I don't want to spend the money and It isn't good to put a dog under. Advice?
2007-07-02 06:52:58 · 8 answers · asked by en tu cabeza 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have a beagle, too. I had to have her put under to have her teeth cleaned. All dogs have to be put under to have their teeth cleaned. Tooth brushing helps, but the teeth need to be scaled and, unfortunately, $200 is what it costs. I know it's a lot of money, but if you keep up with the brushing afterwards, it should last for awhile.
2007-07-02 06:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by la buena bruja 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your vet says you need to have the dogs teeth cleaned there really aren't any other alternatives at this point. I've spent a few years working as a vet assistant. Brushing the dogs teeth will slow the progression of the tarter buildup but it won't remove what's already there. Also, a buildup of tarter on the teeth can lead to infections in the gum line and cause the gum line to recede, meaning that your dogs teeth will be more likey to break off or fall out. The risks involved with putting a dog under really aren't as great as most people think they are. To be extra safe, you can request that your vet run blood tests to make sure your dogs body can handle the anesthesia - I would suggest you do that, particularly because as 7 years dogs are considered geriatric. An added bonus to the blood test is that if you're dog is beginning to develop any internal problems from age, you'll find out now, when they're beginning, and not in a few years when the problems are more advanced. I realize what I'm suggesting is expensive, but it may also be adding years to the life of your dog. After the dental you can reduce the chances of having to go through this again by getting your dog chews that are specifically formulated to reduce and slow tarter buildup. Sorry you have to be faced with this, but I hope this answer helps.
2007-07-02 07:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
$200.00 is a good price. I spent over $450.00 to have my first beagles teeth cleaned at the vet. That experience inspired me to faithfully brush all the other beagle's teeth. So far so good.
A groomer can scale the teeth, too, but it doesn't clean under the gumline where infections can occur.
Have the vet do it while your beagle is still relatively young and will be OK under anesthesia, and then keep up on the brushing so you don't have to have it done again.
2007-07-02 07:16:38 · answer #3 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're about four weeks old, they should do okay without nursing. Get some puppy formula at the pet store and mix it with soft canned dog food. Do that for just a few days. Then start giving them only the soft canned food. Then after a week or so, move to hard puppy food. Since you're mama dog is caring for her newborns right now, you shouldn't have as much to deal with, allowing you to take care of the other guys for a few weeks. If it were me, I wouldn't let the new mama care for them. It could really burn her out. And can you imagine how sore her nipples will be with just 15 puppies? Let alone 22!! I would keep them and raise them for a few weeks and run an ad in the paper and online when they're bigger. And in the meantime.... Watch your step in your back yard! Things are about to get pretty messy!!
2016-05-21 03:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to work at a vets office and it is necessary to put them under. They are only under for a short period of time so it is safe. If the vet didn't think that the dog could handle the anesthetic he wouldn't have suggested it. Also, having the dogs teeth cleaned every so often will prevent him from having issues with his mouth in the future. You don't want your dog to have problems with his teeth when he is older.
2007-07-02 07:04:58 · answer #5 · answered by hazeleyes1279 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get them cleaned. Rotten teeth and gum disease can kill your dog. Usually they put them under because it is really bad. It hurts and it's scary to the dog.
After this give him plenty of raw bones and only hard dog food. This will go a long way to keep the tartar from forming ever again.
2007-07-02 16:17:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right. It would be better for your vet to stick sharp objects in your dog's mouth while he is awake and moving around.
Just spend the money. It's pretty standard procedure, and $200 is pretty much standard, too, although some places have discounts.
2007-07-02 07:01:36 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My vet charges over $300.00 so $200.00 is a bargain.
2007-07-02 07:09:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋