Dog's teeth
- Thread starter duzzey1a
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kwillia
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The dog I adopted a couple years ago came to us with level 1 dental disease. I spend a couple hundred every year to get work done on her teeth and gums to ensure it doesn't get any worse. So far, it's been money well spent. her gums are slowly getting healthier. Dental disease in dogs, just as in humans, can lead to many health problems and can shorten their expected life span.duzzey1a said:
teverheart2002
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Our free dobie needed a tooth pulled. She also had 3 lumps so we figured we would go ahead since they had to put her out to pull the tooth that we would get the 3 lumps taken off at the same time. $250 later, she is one happy dobie.
BadGirl
I am so very blessed
When you require the skill of a qualified dentist to handle your own dental needs, I hope that you sacrifice the knowledge and tools that these degreed specialists have and come to me instead. I'll pull your teeth out instead, for far less than the dentist would charge.duzzey1a said:
Seriously.....if my dog needed special treatment, I'd do whatever I could do to make it happen, even if it did cost me $400. For a long time, my dogs have held a special place in my heart, and for that they will always have the best treatment that I can reasonably afford.
baileydog
I wanna be a SMIB
My cat recently woke up with a swollen face. Thought it was an abcess tooth.....fear set in. Turned out it wasnt. It was swollen from an infection on the outside of his face from some sort of something he got into. Anyway what Im getting at is if your dog gets an abcess tooth he could die from the infection in his mouth.
pearlie369
UnStAbLe YeT sAfE
I worked in Vets offices for 5 years. Dentals are one of the most expensive things they do...but it is for a good reason. Some of thier teeth can be attached to the jaw bone directly and if pulled wrong can actually break your pups jaw so home dental care not a good idea. I would try another doctor's office all of them charge different prices...but depending on whats going on it may only save you a little bit, but it's worth a shot, right?
MysticalMom
Witchy Woman
Our doggies ( and cats) have routine dental work done just like the kids. They're our babies too so the cost is worth it. 
If the animal has a problem you're better off getting it taken care of now so it doesn't have to suffer when it leads to worse things.
If the animal has a problem you're better off getting it taken care of now so it doesn't have to suffer when it leads to worse things.
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As with humans, bacteria build up in the teeth and gums can get into the blood stream and cause systemic damage (heart, liver, kidney, etc...) - going far beyond local oral infections, pain and discomfort that the dental problems may be causing for your pet. Unfortunately, I don't know of any dental insurance for our four-legged house pets....
As others have said, check around for price comparisons.... Read up on what's going on... Knowledge is your friend
As others have said, check around for price comparisons.... Read up on what's going on... Knowledge is your friend
pearlie369
UnStAbLe YeT sAfE
virgovictoria said:
pearlie369
UnStAbLe YeT sAfE
I dont know who Pixie is...
Bustem' Down
Give Peas a Chance
I'm talking my dog tomorrow to get a tooth extracted.
workin hard
Icebox
Mine is getting 2 baby teeth pulled Friday as well as getting fixed.