Teeth Cleaning By Vet

LuvOurBasset · 02-07-2008, 09:57 AM

I was just wondering if anyone has ever had to have their dog's teeth cleaned while under?

We have an appointment with the vet on Monday to set a date to have it done. We have never had a dog with such tartar on their teeth and the vet is anxious to have it removed. We feel very good about it since his specialty is animal denistry and even clean the animals teeth at the St. Louis Zoo.

What we were wondering is what your dog felt like once they got home and what kind of diet they had to eat since I am sure their teeth and gums are very sore.

We are very nervous about the whole ordeal but will be glad once Annie has her gleaming teeth and smile back!

Thanks for any input you might have!!!!

Kathy

Maggie's Mommy · 02-07-2008, 11:21 AM

Do it! I never brushed Maggie Mae's teeth (AT

. When she was older, the Vet said it had to be done. She had the begin of heart disease and I was told the bacteria from the teeth travel through the blood stream

Bad news! So we did it and she came home just fine. Didn't effect her appetite or chewing, and no special diet. I guess it's like getting our teeth cleaned?? I'm sure the Vet will discharge with orders.

I vowed to start brushing my next dog's teeth. They both get their teeth done everynight at bedtime. It has become a routine and they know after coming in from last potty call to go to the bathroom for teeth brushing. I actually keep their toothbrush in the holder next to mine! I is a good reminder to do it. I'm sure your Vet would be happy to show you how to do it. It really will make a healthier pet in the long run.

Mahna · 02-07-2008, 12:22 PM

I took Bogie to get it done over the summer because has was having significant build up on ONE tooth, and brushing wasn't cutting it. I had my choice of which anesthetic to chose, and I chose the more expensive one that has less side effects. I took him to the vet first thing in the morning, without being fed breakfast, but he could eat anythign the night before. When I got home, he was acting perfectly normal, just hungry. He scarfed down his food and went on with his evening as if nothing at happened. And the vet gave me a before and after picture of his mouth! Once it was removed, I brushed his teeth more often, concentrating on the one side of his mouth, and he hasn't had severe build up since. So once the tartar is gone, start brushing!

LuvOurBasset · 02-07-2008, 01:32 PM

Thanks so much for these two posts...it already makes me feel much better about the whole ordeal!

This is what I like so much about this website that you can learn so much about Bassets and get your questions answered!

Thanks again and for sure we will begin the brushing process when this is all over!

Kathy

Lightning&Stomps · 02-07-2008, 02:20 PM

I've had Stomps' teeth cleaned at least twice. Each time, within a couple of months, the vet was on me again to have them cleaned again. Stomps develops tartar incredibly quickly. But he's a rescue, and I think he was horribly neglected as a youngster and probably didn't get the appropriate nutrition, so now his teeth are rotting (he's at least 12 years old). That being said, he's always tolerated the anesthesia and he's perfectly find afterward. I've had Lightning's teeth done at least once, and he's never had a problem either.

02-11-2008, 12:10 PM

I know how U feel. Tummy has only been under once. (for teeth cleaning) The nurse asked me if I would like some type they can give that makes him wake up quicker. (of course I said yes) he came out fine

Lukes · 02-11-2008, 01:15 PM

We have to take Dixie in to have her teeth looked at. I am not looking forward to it, she has been through a lot so far. Apparently when the previous owners had her the chained her to a tree and she tried to chew the chain off. I am a little anxious about it because she is not going to enjoy this and she is just starting to really trust us and settle in with us.

LuvOurBasset · 02-11-2008, 02:12 PM

I'll keep you all posted on the results since we have an appointment this Thursday to clean Annie's teeth.

We are not looking forward to it and will be happy when we get the call for us to come and pick her up to bring her home!

Thanks for all your input on teeth cleaning and will keep you posted!

Kathy

Elvismom · 02-11-2008, 04:10 PM

As scary as anesthesia is, mine get their toofers cleaned about every 2 years. Even with brushing & greenies they always get built up with gunk. If the dogs have any other minor things that need done (like lumps) they take care of it while they're under. It's also great for nail clipping & ear cleaning.

We'll sling a lot of drool your way.

louise36 · 04-07-2011, 04:08 PM

Hi everyone!
we took our female basset to the vet today for teeth cleaning! I am a bit worried, when I picked her up this afternoon her eyes seemed more droopy than normal! it is if the red part covers half of her eye! Is this normal after having anesthesia? Will her eyes go back to normal?

02-07-2008, 11:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Maggie's Mommy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 775	Do it! I never brushed Maggie Mae's teeth (AT. When she was older, the Vet said it had to be done. She had the begin of heart disease and I was told the bacteria from the teeth travel through the blood stream Bad news! So we did it and she came home just fine. Didn't effect her appetite or chewing, and no special diet. I guess it's like getting our teeth cleaned?? I'm sure the Vet will discharge with orders. I vowed to start brushing my next dog's teeth. They both get their teeth done everynight at bedtime. It has become a routine and they know after coming in from last potty call to go to the bathroom for teeth brushing. I actually keep their toothbrush in the holder next to mine! I is a good reminder to do it. I'm sure your Vet would be happy to show you how to do it. It really will make a healthier pet in the long run.

02-11-2008, 04:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Elvismom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new mexico Posts: 1,196	As scary as anesthesia is, mine get their toofers cleaned about every 2 years. Even with brushing & greenies they always get built up with gunk. If the dogs have any other minor things that need done (like lumps) they take care of it while they're under. It's also great for nail clipping & ear cleaning. We'll sling a lot of drool your way. __________________ Chris Foodslave, chauffer & doorperson to Elvis, Georgia, Ginger & Maggie, Crissy & Dart

02-07-2008, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
LuvOurBasset Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 'burbs of St. Louis, MO Posts: 86	I was just wondering if anyone has ever had to have their dog's teeth cleaned while under? We have an appointment with the vet on Monday to set a date to have it done. We have never had a dog with such tartar on their teeth and the vet is anxious to have it removed. We feel very good about it since his specialty is animal denistry and even clean the animals teeth at the St. Louis Zoo. What we were wondering is what your dog felt like once they got home and what kind of diet they had to eat since I am sure their teeth and gums are very sore. We are very nervous about the whole ordeal but will be glad once Annie has her gleaming teeth and smile back! Thanks for any input you might have!!!! Kathy

02-07-2008, 12:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mahna Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 157	I took Bogie to get it done over the summer because has was having significant build up on ONE tooth, and brushing wasn't cutting it. I had my choice of which anesthetic to chose, and I chose the more expensive one that has less side effects. I took him to the vet first thing in the morning, without being fed breakfast, but he could eat anythign the night before. When I got home, he was acting perfectly normal, just hungry. He scarfed down his food and went on with his evening as if nothing at happened. And the vet gave me a before and after picture of his mouth! Once it was removed, I brushed his teeth more often, concentrating on the one side of his mouth, and he hasn't had severe build up since. So once the tartar is gone, start brushing!

02-07-2008, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
LuvOurBasset Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 'burbs of St. Louis, MO Posts: 86	Thanks so much for these two posts...it already makes me feel much better about the whole ordeal! This is what I like so much about this website that you can learn so much about Bassets and get your questions answered! Thanks again and for sure we will begin the brushing process when this is all over! Kathy

02-07-2008, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lightning&Stomps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Versailles, Ky. Posts: 1,203	I've had Stomps' teeth cleaned at least twice. Each time, within a couple of months, the vet was on me again to have them cleaned again. Stomps develops tartar incredibly quickly. But he's a rescue, and I think he was horribly neglected as a youngster and probably didn't get the appropriate nutrition, so now his teeth are rotting (he's at least 12 years old). That being said, he's always tolerated the anesthesia and he's perfectly find afterward. I've had Lightning's teeth done at least once, and he's never had a problem either.

02-11-2008, 12:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
lvbassets Guest Posts: n/a	I know how U feel. Tummy has only been under once. (for teeth cleaning) The nurse asked me if I would like some type they can give that makes him wake up quicker. (of course I said yes) he came out fine

02-11-2008, 01:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lukes Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 30	We have to take Dixie in to have her teeth looked at. I am not looking forward to it, she has been through a lot so far. Apparently when the previous owners had her the chained her to a tree and she tried to chew the chain off. I am a little anxious about it because she is not going to enjoy this and she is just starting to really trust us and settle in with us.

02-11-2008, 02:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
LuvOurBasset Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 'burbs of St. Louis, MO Posts: 86	I'll keep you all posted on the results since we have an appointment this Thursday to clean Annie's teeth. We are not looking forward to it and will be happy when we get the call for us to come and pick her up to bring her home! Thanks for all your input on teeth cleaning and will keep you posted! Kathy

04-07-2011, 04:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
louise36 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2	Hi everyone! we took our female basset to the vet today for teeth cleaning! I am a bit worried, when I picked her up this afternoon her eyes seemed more droopy than normal! it is if the red part covers half of her eye! Is this normal after having anesthesia? Will her eyes go back to normal?

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