Costs will very much depend on your location and the severity of the dental issue. Dogs like salukis and other 'sighthounds' very often have very poor teeth. Your vet is unlikely to have offered it for cosmetic issues. You will, however, find that he or she is very happy to discuss with you further. Most dogs and cats need their teeth cleaned at least once or twice in their life. The anaesthetic is needed because, as we are all aware, dentistry hurts!
Depends on extractions. Mostly it is just unpleasant when it is being done which is why they need an anaesthetic. As I always tell my clients, 'most of us don't like the dentist but we don't bite him and leg it...'
When I was young, we had an alsation labrador cross. We used to throw stones for her to fetch because she used to bite straight through balls. Of course this chipped all her teeth. They went bad and she had to have them all out(when she was 12). After that she had her food minced. She never minded the postman who brought things, but she hated the dustbinmen who took stuff away. Once she chased them up the street, with them hanging on the back of the cart. The dustbinmen said they would report the dangerous dog. As my mum said, what do you think she is going to do, Gum you to death.?
In this case the bark was certainly worse than the bite.
These days I would use the solid rubber balls that you can get for dogs, and dentastix, which all dogs seem to love.
Interestingly, one of the worst things for a dog's teeth are tennis balls. The very hard rubber inside, when chewed to bits as dogs are fond of doing, easily wears teeth down. Hard rubber balls are perfect but need to be big enough not to accidentally get stuck in your pet's throat.
Don't even get me started on people who throw sticks for dogs...
My dogs teeth are getting grotty now (12 yrs-ish), he will not touch any of the dental stuff, pukes if he has a bone, sucks pigs ears, wont eat a sausage unless its broken up!
Ive had him checked out - no issues found by my lovely vet who is oddly also called Steve! I guess i will just have to put up with him as he is, stinky breath and all!
I'm going to look at chew toys for them , so if I get the solid hard rubber toys they should be ok.
Is there anything else you suggest?
What is your opinion of bones from the butchers? I have read both on the web pages..some say there is nothing wrong with the bones straight from the butchers which still have bits of raw meat. I've also read they are bad for dogs as splinters of bone can get stuck.
I have read the same about the roasted bones you get from pet shops , supermarkets and cheaper stores like home bargains stores etc. So I am confused to say the least
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Costs will very much depend on your location and the severity of the dental issue. Dogs like salukis and other 'sighthounds' very often have very poor teeth. Your vet is unlikely to have offered it for cosmetic issues. You will, however, find that he or she is very happy to discuss with you further. Most dogs and cats need their teeth cleaned at least once or twice in their life. The anaesthetic is needed because, as we are all aware, dentistry hurts!
Will the vet give any painkillers for afterwards is it usual?
Depends on extractions. Mostly it is just unpleasant when it is being done which is why they need an anaesthetic. As I always tell my clients, 'most of us don't like the dentist but we don't bite him and leg it...'
When I was young, we had an alsation labrador cross. We used to throw stones for her to fetch because she used to bite straight through balls. Of course this chipped all her teeth. They went bad and she had to have them all out(when she was 12). After that she had her food minced. She never minded the postman who brought things, but she hated the dustbinmen who took stuff away. Once she chased them up the street, with them hanging on the back of the cart. The dustbinmen said they would report the dangerous dog. As my mum said, what do you think she is going to do, Gum you to death.?
In this case the bark was certainly worse than the bite.
These days I would use the solid rubber balls that you can get for dogs, and dentastix, which all dogs seem to love.
Don't even get me started on people who throw sticks for dogs...
Ive had him checked out - no issues found by my lovely vet who is oddly also called Steve! I guess i will just have to put up with him as he is, stinky breath and all!
Thinking about my other dogs now Steve.....
I'm going to look at chew toys for them , so if I get the solid hard rubber toys they should be ok.
Is there anything else you suggest?
What is your opinion of bones from the butchers? I have read both on the web pages..some say there is nothing wrong with the bones straight from the butchers which still have bits of raw meat. I've also read they are bad for dogs as splinters of bone can get stuck.
I have read the same about the roasted bones you get from pet shops , supermarkets and cheaper stores like home bargains stores etc. So I am confused to say the least