Bogangles Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Last year I posted that I had an older dog with a level 4-5 heart murmur requiring dental surgery. I received a great response and advice from many for which I am very grateful. The surgery did take place on Oct 15 last year (many months ago) with a dental specialist and board certified anaesthetist, but unfortunately with complications. She had adverse reactions to the drugs used and had to stay overnight which was not in our plans. And then an infection on the outside of one side of her face and burst (this happened two times and seemed to have settled after the second time). They had left a chip or something in her mouth during surgery, which may have been the cause. They wanted to put her under again to explore(?) but she was in no condition to through that again so soon. She reacts badly to many drugs. She has no teeth now as they removed the remaining two on either side of her mouth and the four canines. There is also a dark saliva stain all around her mouth. Her mouth is still very tender on both sides and front after all these months so one of the concerns is that she is not eating enough and starting to lose weight. The question is -- has anyone else had a hound that has suffered discomfort after many months after dental surgery? (Thank you Tracy for your continued advice for many many months.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 No experience with this. Just wanted to send good thoughts for her recovery. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Just sending good thoughts as i don't have experience with this. Tracy has helped me immensely too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogangles Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thank you both for your kind replies. So glad Charlie is doing so wwell -- I have been following your thread -- what a struggle you had. These animals are so precious. I am hoping someone might have some suggestions for us and this sore mouth -- the dentist is not suggesting anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 CUPS (stomatitis)? Has bloodwork been done recently to check kidney function? Hugs and hopes your pupper's mouth starts feeling better. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogangles Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thank you Batmom. Maybe stomatitis or something like it is an issue. She does need bloodwork done again -- hopefully next week. Looking for a new vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 No experience, just sending good wishes to your girl. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogangles Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 In addiiton to her post surgery problems, my girl has been coughing all night (hacking). I am concerned it could be relative to her heart murmur? Am trying to see a vet who has been recommended to us. I know there are quite a few reasons for coughing/gagging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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