Should I get my Dog's teeth cleaned?

[solobiker]

She is doing much better today. Her eyes are brighter and she is moving around with more energy. DH and I had given her a new stuffed animal the day she came home and she was not interested in it at all. Today she playing with it She is such a trooper. Thanks for asking!!

[greycoral]

I have mixed feeling about this. The practical part of me says not to do it, only because dogs have lived hundreds and thousands of years without getting their teeth cleaned. I don't even have dental insurance, why the heck would i pay for my DOG to get its teeth cleaned?

I realize it is important, but for older dogs, I don't believe it's worth the risk AT ALL. My 8 yr old Boston Terrier just died last week after having complications with the anesthesia after his dental They did a full blood panel, he was perfectly healthy before, and then was just gone. He didn't have any problems with his teeth at all, we had just been getting pressured by the vet to get it done. I would take it back in a heartbeat. I'd rather have a dog with no teeth than no dog at all.

[Tuckervill]

I'm sorry, grey...that is so sad and senseless.

I had my dog's teeth cleaned when he was already being sedated to have a cyst removed from his neck. He was 5 at the time, and I figure he's good for at least another 5 years.

Karen

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

OMG Grey..I am SO so sorry for your huge loss . The vet should feel every bit of guilt... It was NOT your fault...you did every bit of prep necessary and we just don't know when a dog's systems will react so poorly to it. I am sure you are devastated at the loss of your Boston. I'm a fellow dog mom and I can feel that pain. I SO wish I could take it away. I feel horrible that happened to your baby.

[greycoral]

thanks guys :\ It's been really really hard. Like I mentioned, he was older, but we only had him for 3 years. I miss him so much.


That's Frank, our Boston with Gus, our Pug. Gus really misses his brother too. He's been moping around ever since we lost him. I'm so hesitant to get a dental done on Gus now too, brachycephalic dogs are so much more susceptible to problems with anesthesia than other dogs. He's only 5, but still.

[solobiker]

Grey, I am sooo sorry for your loss. Such a cute picture. It was a very hard decision for DH and I to make as Shoni is our child and has been with us for 12 years. Once again, I am so sorry that happened.

[Aggie_Ama]

Grey that is terrible! I am sorry for your loss as we are still getting over Maggie and we knew it was coming, days get easier but us doggie moms (and dads) still miss our babies. ((HUGS))

I am still trying to decide on Heidi. She has visible teeth issues but still eats like a pig. It is a hard call because after Maggie I can't bear to lose Heidi now. We got her as a puppy and she is only 8 years young. Again I am sorry you did what you thought was best and now your little Frank has passed.