Post by tracywwwdot on Aug 22, 2020 1:58:34 GMT -5
Hi - looking for advice
Yesterday, I took my eldest grey for a vet consultation, knowing he needs significant dental extractions. He will be 9 in September and we've had him from 5 years. He has always had bad breathe but this has become intolerable, despite daily teeth cleaning, use of dental wipes and gel. I also add kelp powder to food. I have put off taking him to the vets as I'm worried about him having anesthetic, however, I think his quality of life is starting to be effected by his sore gums so I have no choice. His front teeth are very loose one molar at the back of his mouth is black and could fall out on its own. The vet told me that he needs at least 20 extractions. The earliest he can do it is September so I need to call today and book him in for day surgery. I'm going to try for a Friday so that I have the weekend to look after him, post op. I have a quote for £800. I have Petplan insurance, middle band so they should cover it.I hope so anyway as his insurance id £62 a month (and I have another 2 greys insured with them)and I've only made one small claim in 4 years with them. The vet is experienced with greys so hopefully all will be well. My question is: what can I do to reduce the likelihood of similar issues with my youngest dog; she is 6 years and a lemon brindle. Her teeth are in a much better state but she is particularly adverse to having them brushed so there is some plaque build up on her smaller teeth. I have a scraper tool but she won't let me anywhere near these. She has very pink gums because of her colouring which bleed easily. They always have, even when she was 3 yrs with zero plaque build up. She will let me use the gauze dental pads and she tolerates the gel. I also rub an enzymatic toothpaste onto her gums. Do you have any other suggestions please? Sorry for long post.
Yesterday, I took my eldest grey for a vet consultation, knowing he needs significant dental extractions. He will be 9 in September and we've had him from 5 years. He has always had bad breathe but this has become intolerable, despite daily teeth cleaning, use of dental wipes and gel. I also add kelp powder to food. I have put off taking him to the vets as I'm worried about him having anesthetic, however, I think his quality of life is starting to be effected by his sore gums so I have no choice. His front teeth are very loose one molar at the back of his mouth is black and could fall out on its own. The vet told me that he needs at least 20 extractions. The earliest he can do it is September so I need to call today and book him in for day surgery. I'm going to try for a Friday so that I have the weekend to look after him, post op. I have a quote for £800. I have Petplan insurance, middle band so they should cover it.I hope so anyway as his insurance id £62 a month (and I have another 2 greys insured with them)and I've only made one small claim in 4 years with them. The vet is experienced with greys so hopefully all will be well. My question is: what can I do to reduce the likelihood of similar issues with my youngest dog; she is 6 years and a lemon brindle. Her teeth are in a much better state but she is particularly adverse to having them brushed so there is some plaque build up on her smaller teeth. I have a scraper tool but she won't let me anywhere near these. She has very pink gums because of her colouring which bleed easily. They always have, even when she was 3 yrs with zero plaque build up. She will let me use the gauze dental pads and she tolerates the gel. I also rub an enzymatic toothpaste onto her gums. Do you have any other suggestions please? Sorry for long post.
