very back one on the top..he doesn't have an infection but should i have it pulled? i'm afraid of anesthetic at his age...your opinion please? thanks
2007-08-01 16:16:07 · 9 answers · asked by Happy Summer 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i found it when i was brushing his teeth and it doesn't seem to bother him..
2007-08-01 16:17:11 · update #1
She needs a dental. The vet will pull it. Poodles live 15+ years, so to prevent heart disease it is important to care for her teeth. Some people choose to just have an older dog's teeth removed rather than deal with gum disease and chronic infections. I think that is a wise decision especially in a dog that has the potential to live 20+ years.
2007-08-01 20:06:57 · answer #1 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have it pulled before he gets an infection. With an older dog, they do fine under anesthesia as long as you do some bloodwork ahead of time and make sure that the kidneys and liver are functioning properly. Vet will probably recommend IV fluids while under anesthesia. If he hasnt had a dental cleaning in a year or two, it is probably time. Tooth infections can be more dangerous to an older dog than the anesthetic if the vet knows what they are doing.
2007-08-01 23:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A loose tooth is painful, whether the dog acts painful or not. Dogs don't always show they are in pain, but if you've ever had a toothache, this is what it is like for him 24/7. Your vet should do labwork, safest anesthesia and monitoring equipment, certified tech cleans teeth, etc. Ask lots of questions about how they do things! We clean old dog and cat teeth all the time, but because we take multiple safety precautions, it is very rare we have any complications.
2007-08-01 23:28:21 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may fall out on it's own, but if not you should think about having it pulled and get his teeth cleaned at the same time, there may be more than just one that needs to go. My Papillon was 12 and needed a dental as well. My vet used gas because he said that was much safer with the older ones. So ask your vet about that. All the best;~)
2007-08-01 23:23:51 · answer #4 · answered by SureKat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should get it pulled. They have a pre op blood test you can have run to make sure it's okay for him to go under. I would recommend that fully. It's worth it. They are not under very long for a dental. He should be fine. Every where I've worked we always monitor anybody over 8-9 anyways.
2007-08-01 23:24:04 · answer #5 · answered by Animalfriend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask your vet.If it isn't causing a problem he/she may just tell you to leave it alone.If it is a problem then the vet will do blood work & take precautions with your senior dog while he is under anesthesia.
2007-08-01 23:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by canidlover78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should incase of infection it can cause heart problems and a lot of other problems.
2007-08-01 23:19:56 · answer #7 · answered by =] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did your vet suggest or haven't you taken him to one?
2007-08-02 01:54:37 · answer #8 · answered by Bonzie12 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a vet and see what they say about it.
2007-08-01 23:22:52 · answer #9 · answered by The Heartbreak Kid 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋