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Sweetnsassygurl
5/4/2008 1:04 pm |
ARRGGGHH, lil missy....my daughter had a flip out a few days back. Both the dogs were chewing their behind so she googles the symptoms and was convinced they have mange (SP?). I suggested to just get some flea medicine but NOOOOOOOOO mom is old and stupid!  She takes both dogs to the vet. After paying $400.00 the diagnosis is FLEAS! Hmmm now is mom so stupid? I think not! While she was there she asked about my lil dogs teeth. He's 13 and needs his teeth clean. So she gets an estimate......$400-$580!  I was asking a co-worker (she used to work at this particular vets office) for suggestions and she said just get a doggy tooth brush and tooth paste. She felt it would help alot but maybe not totally clear things up. So my question is what are your thoughts on this? Have you used a tooth brush/paste on your pets? If so has it helped? |
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5/4/2008 2:01 pm |
Yes cleaning your dogs teeth is very good for them as long as you can get the toothpaste in their mouth. They love to lick it off the brush. I have had my cats teeth cleaned and it helps alot with bad breath and gingivitis (red irritated gums). Why does the vet think the dogs teeth need cleaning ie: broken teeth, red gums etc. If there is an infection then you might want to get them done. But remember 13 is rather old for a dog to get his teeth cleaned. Is your dog healthy? You also don't want an infection because of his teeth make him sick. I hope I didn't confuse you. $400.00 for teeth cleaning is a little steep in my opinion. Good Luck. Pam
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 5/4/2008 2:02 pm |
What have you got to lose by trying the toothbrush and toothpaste? It might do the trick and save money.
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5/4/2008 3:58 pm |
I use a particular brand of food that helps clean critter's teeth....ummm and I don't mean Riny!!  Wishing you happiness Misty
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5/4/2008 6:36 pm |
Yes cleaning your dogs teeth is very good for them as long as you can get the toothpaste in their mouth. They love to lick it off the brush. I have had my cats teeth cleaned and it helps alot with bad breath and gingivitis (red irritated gums). Why does the vet think the dogs teeth need cleaning ie: broken teeth, red gums etc. If there is an infection then you might want to get them done. But remember 13 is rather old for a dog to get his teeth cleaned. Is your dog healthy? You also don't want an infection because of his teeth make him sick. I hope I didn't confuse you. $400.00 for teeth cleaning is a little steep in my opinion. Good Luck. Pam I am wondering if maybe this particular vet is just trying to make a buck as he never consulted my daughter about everything he was doing he TOLD her and she felt obligated to do as he said. I explained to her that no, she has the right to refuse anything she wants and didn't have to go along with everything the vet said, did and charged for. Lesson learned for lil missy! Maybe mom wasn't so dumb after all!! 
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5/4/2008 6:37 pm |
Yes cleaning your dogs teeth is very good for them as long as you can get the toothpaste in their mouth. They love to lick it off the brush. I have had my cats teeth cleaned and it helps alot with bad breath and gingivitis (red irritated gums). Why does the vet think the dogs teeth need cleaning ie: broken teeth, red gums etc. If there is an infection then you might want to get them done. But remember 13 is rather old for a dog to get his teeth cleaned. Is your dog healthy? You also don't want an infection because of his teeth make him sick. I hope I didn't confuse you. $400.00 for teeth cleaning is a little steep in my opinion. Good Luck. Pam
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5/4/2008 6:38 pm |
What have you got to lose by trying the toothbrush and toothpaste? It might do the trick and save money. Thanks for dropping in and hope you are feeling much better!
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5/4/2008 6:40 pm |
I use a particular brand of food that helps clean critter's teeth....ummm and I don't mean Riny!!  Kidding of course!
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5/5/2008 1:17 am |
Honest opinion? That toothbrush is going to do squat now...sorry  If you had started when a pup and kept up, it does help, but no matter how much you start brushing an older dog's teeth, that plaque and tarter won't go away. And like humans, it can lead to rotting teeth, bad breath, sore gums and even tooth loss...and it can be sore on the dogs when they are eating. When a dog is older, it gets a tad pricey because even before the dog can get dental done, it needs a blood panel done to make sure it's old heart can handle the anesthetics. After that (prices range from each vet, we charge $125 for blood work and $25 for the exam) then there's the dental itself, which also differs with each vet, our's goes at $140, there's also the possibility of having to pull some teeth, because by 13 lots of teeth are starting to rot, or the gums have gone soft and the tooth is ready to be pulled...and extractions cost extra too... extractions need antibiotics to fight infections so... it is pricey. Oh and as someone who works at a vet, $400 to tell you your dogs have fleas is a crime. The vet should have done the simple checks before doing anything THAT expensive. Sorry for the long comment Much Love,CaptainPrincess 
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5/5/2008 11:20 am |
One of my dogs would allow brushing. Trying to brush the other two would probably require me to go to a doc myself. For stiches. I'm no vet but most of the dogs I have ever had lived to very ripe old ages and I have never had any of their teeth cleaned and none have ever had any tooth problems. Maybe I've just been lucky. I do give them bones and doggie cookies which I understand is supposed to help. Enjoy the ride. All you take with you when you leave is the experience.
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5/6/2008 5:56 pm |
Honest opinion? That toothbrush is going to do squat now...sorry If you had started when a pup and kept up, it does help, but no matter how much you start brushing an older dog's teeth, that plaque and tarter won't go away. And like humans, it can lead to rotting teeth, bad breath, sore gums and even tooth loss...and it can be sore on the dogs when they are eating. When a dog is older, it gets a tad pricey because even before the dog can get dental done, it needs a blood panel done to make sure it's old heart can handle the anesthetics. After that (prices range from each vet, we charge $125 for blood work and $25 for the exam) then there's the dental itself, which also differs with each vet, our's goes at $140, there's also the possibility of having to pull some teeth, because by 13 lots of teeth are starting to rot, or the gums have gone soft and the tooth is ready to be pulled...and extractions cost extra too... extractions need antibiotics to fight infections so... it is pricey. Oh and as someone who works at a vet, $400 to tell you your dogs have fleas is a crime. The vet should have done the simple checks before doing anything THAT expensive. Sorry for the long comment
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5/6/2008 6:51 pm |
One of my dogs would allow brushing. Trying to brush the other two would probably require me to go to a doc myself. For stiches. I'm no vet but most of the dogs I have ever had lived to very ripe old ages and I have never had any of their teeth cleaned and none have ever had any tooth problems. Maybe I've just been lucky. I do give them bones and doggie cookies which I understand is supposed to help.
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