Guest Duke Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I am so beside myself right now, my Duke went in for a dental and canine extractions. I just received a call that they need to extract all of his remaining teeth. He has already had two prior dentals with extractions. Please share with me quality of life when they have all teeth removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 They're fine. Soak their kibble to make it soft. It shouldn't slow him down at all. And know: No more scary dentals. No more gum infections. No more pain from bad teeth. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 He'll be fine. At first he'll need soft food, but eventually he won't even need his kibble soaked. My Dima lost all her teeth too. 23 at one shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 He will be fine. Trevor, at age 10.5, lost all but his four canines and two random toofers. He's going to be 12 on June and is my best eater. He initially needed soft food for a while but now I don't soak his kibble, just wet it a bit. Just keep your eyes on the sutures. Trev had a mouthful of blanket stitch. He will be fine. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Duke Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 thank you all, comforting words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Our Paulie lost 27 in one shot; eventually had just two teeth left. He ate fine. I did soak his kibble after each meal so there was always a meal waiting for him. He ate soft biscuits and he even kept his tongue in his mouth. We miss our sweet Paulie a lot. 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...
Mercsmom Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I'm wondering if you'll see an improvement in breath. Quote Momma to Jupiter. Mummy to my Bridge Angels, Mercury and Liberty, the world's best blackngreylabhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I sent a six year old cat in for a dental once and he ended up having only his tiny front teeth and his canines! SIX YEARS OLD! Siamese cats have the same periodontal issues as greyhounds. Anyway, the cat was just fine. He ate kibbles on day one home from the vet. Most critters don't seem to chew their kibble much to start with. He'll be fine! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 We, The Toothless Wonders, say no problem. L&J Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Duke Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 He is still recouping at the vet; they are waiting to see if he'll eat then he might come home tonight. Miss him so much and it's only been a day without him. I feel comforted by the support of all the toothless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 How is Duke doing tonight? Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Duke Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thank you for asking, he came home last night and ate for us! He took his pills with cheese and is resting comfortably. The recovery is so much better than I anticipated. Happy to have him home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 So glad that he's recovering well. His mouth has probably been hurting him for awhile, and I bet that he'll love having that irritation gone forever! we do need pictures of his sweet 'smile' when you get some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DofSweetPotatos Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Glad to hear Duke is recovering well. No teeth, no worries. You will be amazed at how tough their gums are. Penny lost all of her teeth and would chew milk bones. Soft treats she turned her nose up, milk bones, bring it on. Yardman only had his 4 canines from age 7 to 14. He ate everything, preferred the softer foods, but loved raw meaty bones. KC currently only has his 4 canine nubs and upper and lower incisors. He's going to be toothless eventually. He will eat anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 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...
Guest Duke Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 So glad that he's recovering well. His mouth has probably been hurting him for awhile, and I bet that he'll love having that irritation gone forever! we do need pictures of his sweet 'smile' when you get some! I'd attach one if only I could figure out how! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytTerp Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I'd attach one if only I could figure out how! I get a sharable link from Google Photos to post photos here now. It seems to be the easiest way, especially if your pictures are on a smartphone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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