NeylasMom Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Wednesday marked the end of the 2 weeks post dental where we were supposed to avoid giving anything hard. Violet's been eating ground raw, or in cases like beef heart or organ I've been cutting it into small pieces so she just swallows it. So in theory I could have started her back on whole pieces last night, but I'm a little nervous about it. She's been having trouble with hard treats since I reintroduced them in the last couple of days and I'm not sure whether she's just still afraid her mouth will be sore (or it is) and she's trying to avoid chewing back there, or if she actually can't anymore because of the teeth she lost. She lost 7 of her molars, all 4 in the back on the top and 3 of the 4 on the bottom in the back. For the vet people: We have her recheck with the dentist on Tuesday so obviously I can ask him this then, and I am going to try chicken quarters on Sunday because I'm out of ground, but I just wanted to get your input. Do you think she's still sore, just afraid because she was, or are we potentially looking at her having issues chewing? Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 When Carmen and Dottie lost teeth they both lost all of their molars. Neither had any issues with chewing. Dottie lost 20 teeth. She still chewed as if nothing had happened. I think if Violet hurts you will see it right away. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Paul only had two teeth left when he passed. For two years, with those two teeth, he ate everything. I didn't give him chew bones, but he could crush a cookie with the best of them. She may still be a little sore or hesitant, but, once she finds something she really wants to eat, she will be fine. Good luck. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Sallie lost all her upper molars a couple of years ago (and one canine) so I feed her mostly ground raw. When I do give her something that has to be chewed, like a hard cookie or s turkey neck, I cut/break it into fairly small pieces and she seems to handle it just fine. It takes her longer, and she drools a lot, but it doesn't seem to bother her. It may just be a little too soon for Violet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 The teeth that were extracted shouldn't effect her eating/chewing. Those areas typically heal very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionasmom Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 My15 year old toy eskimo has no molars or canines and she still eats kibble for dinner. I feed the Iams green bag and get the mini chunks so there really isn't any chewing required. For treats I give soft treats like snausages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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