LadyBailey Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Hello all, I haven't been on here in forever ;( I am looking for some sound greytalk advice Bailey will be 13 in October and her mouth is rotten. The last time she had a dental was when she was 4 years old and she and we, managed to keep her teeth super clean up until about 1 year ago. We stated to notice that regardless of brushing her teeth were starting to look terrible. We even started incorporating the Leba Dental spray, but after looking at her teeth this weekend, we know we have to so something. They are green on one side of her mouth and she has a loose tooth. She had a full blood panel done in May and it came back perfect. For her age, she is doing well overall. She has been becoming more picky with her food, so we are thinking her teeth may be starting to really bother her. We are afraid to put her under given her age, but we are completely aware of the other problems that can arise due to a rotten mouth. She had bloat surgery two years ago and it took about a week and a half for her to recover from that... mind you that was may more serious than just going under for a dental, but regardless she was under. So my question is should we do the dental give her blood is good and overall she is pretty vibrant for a 13 year old? Are there any other precautions we should take? Thanks. eva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChasesMum Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 pre/post dental antibiotics would likely be a good idea, but if your vet thinks she is healthy enough to handle it, and the benefits outweigh the risks, she would likely be more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivon Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I would do it, a painful tooth is no picnic, and she will feel better afterwards, and probably be better at eating too, once her mouth has healed. Quote Ivon, Spud, Karma & Sasha Missing Darla (05-22-96 03-01-2010) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5blackgreys Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 My 14 1/2 y/o just had a dental and other then being quieter post anesthesia she did just fine. I'm assuming you have a greyhound savvy vet who would do the procedure and who knows the various reactions greyhounds have to anesthesia. Quote , Phoenix, Okie, Casey, and Ellie the Galga; with Aggie, Alexa, Bear,Cody, Gianni V., Missy B, Babette, Bernice, and BooBoo at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 If her blood work is good I would do it. Those rotten teeth are taking a toll on her heart, liver & kidneys. Not to mention the discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 howdy stranger!!!! i would probably do it after asking the vet every question i could think of. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I just asked this same question as I got a senior in with horrible teeth. As it was, I decided I was either going to do the dental or put her down. I could not let her live like that. So, it was an easy choice to make once I saw it that way. She did wonderful, by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Sounds like you are trying to do the right thing & are already aware of both the risks of anesthesia from the dental but also the many & very likely risks of not doing the dental, ex. chronic mouth pain, picky eating, weight loss, damage & disease to internal organs like heart, kidneys, liver, etc. The worries go up as they get older & I went through these same concerns for before my 12 yo had his dental. If it were my dog I'd do the dental. Try to find a vet a really good reputation for safe & thorough dentals. I actually chose a canine dentist because several folks who used her commented that their dogs teeth stayed cleaner for longer with her as compared to their regular vets. My 12 yo breezed through his dental which included an extraction because of an epilus attached to the root ligament. When I picked him up he acted as if nothing had happened... until he tried to jump in the car. Poor dude needed a boost then but by the next morning you'd never have known anything had happened. Most importantly, he acted like a much younger dog afterwards. It was great to see but sad to think he had been suffering for the year I spent trying to decide if it was really good to do a dental on a senior dog with CLL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Ask your vet to go light on the gas- when they do, it makes a big difference coming out of the anethesia. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 If her blood work is good I would do it. Those rotten teeth are taking a toll on her heart, liver & kidneys. Not to mention the discomfort. However, one thing I would make sure your Dr does is run lots of IV fluids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBailey Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thanks everyone! I spoke to the vet and we talked about everything that you have mentioned here. We are all set for August 19th. Will let you know how she makes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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