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Took Ashley to the vet tonight for his booster and kennel cough spray. They gave him a health check and found one of his back teeth was bleeding around the gum....he then said he wants to take 4 teeth out 
He's about 11 and I really don't want to put him through the trauma and the anaesthetic (sp?) if I can help it...any idea's? His teeth are fine...it's his gums at the back of the mouth having a good look and a brush tonight we're not even sure why the vet wants to take 1 out let alone 4 
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Poor Ashley..
Has the vet explained why he wants to take all 4 teeth out, is there an infection of gingervtits perhaps?
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As nat said he could have an infection, but it sound like you dont really trust your vets, if i was in your shoes i would get a second opinion
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I agree with the above. Gum disease is also a sign of other serious illnesses, or it can be a trigger to disease. You sound very uncertain so go get a second opinion.
I wouldn't worry about the op if it needs to be done if he is otherwise fit and well but what if he fell ill and had this gum disease, then having a general anesthetic could be considerably more risky.
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Thanks for the replies 
They have new dentistry machines coming in next week so said to wait till then anyway. Think I'll take him back next week and see another vet and get it explained in more depth!
Fingers crossed
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Maria
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Good Luck hope it's easily resolved for you.
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Good Luck hope it's easily resolved for you.
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Thanks Becky...hope so too, I'll let you know!
Maria
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My old Lurcher had to have 11 teeth removed this year, due to periodontal disease.
She was 12 years old and I was really worried, but she sailed through and hasn't looked back.
She has lovely breath now and we are more than happy to share her kisses again. She has put on weight (which we wanted) and is running around like a spring chicken again.
If I'd have known the difference it would make to her I'd have had them out years ago. 
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My old Lurcher had to have 11 teeth removed this year, due to periodontal disease.
She was 12 years old and I was really worried, but she sailed through and hasn't looked back.
She has lovely breath now and we are more than happy to share her kisses again. She has put on weight (which we wanted) and is running around like a spring chicken again.
If I'd have known the difference it would make to her I'd have had them out years ago.
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Thanks for that...nice to hear some good feedback
Does she have to have soft food now then? I really don't want to take him off his dry complete
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Maria
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Does she have to have soft food now then? I really don't want to take him off his dry complete
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She has dried food, but I soak it in a little hot water for a few mins, then top it up with cold until it's sitting in luke warm juice. She loves it.
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Oh I can vouch for the gorgeous kissable Tara now, she is a real sweetheart with very nice kisses now 
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Does she have to have soft food now then? I really don't want to take him off his dry complete
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She has dried food, but I soak it in a little hot water for a few mins, then top it up with cold until it's sitting in luke warm juice. She loves it.
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I was hoping you'd say that....couldn't stand to give him meat 
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Dentals with multiple extractions is not pleasant for any dog but it can be time consuming so especially not good for older dogs.
However if the teeth are rotten/damaged they have to be extracted.
If there is some gingivitis/gum infection it would be worth trying a course of antibiotics for a few weeks and using Logic gel on his gums - this may help settle the problem in the short term but it may come back repeatedly and the toxins produced can be very harmful to your dogs organs if allowed to build up untreated.
If you have been advised to ahve them out then go for it - as long as its a good vets where they will take care of him.
Have a blood test first to ensure he is fit for the procedure.
I hope he does well - most recover quickly and eat well the next day.
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Dentals with multiple extractions is not pleasant for any dog but it can be time consuming so especially not good for older dogs.
However if the teeth are rotten/damaged they have to be extracted.
If there is some gingivitis/gum infection it would be worth trying a course of antibiotics for a few weeks and using Logic gel on his gums - this may help settle the problem in the short term but it may come back repeatedly and the toxins produced can be very harmful to your dogs organs if allowed to build up untreated.
If you have been advised to ahve them out then go for it - as long as its a good vets where they will take care of him.
Have a blood test first to ensure he is fit for the procedure.
I hope he does well - most recover quickly and eat well the next day.
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Thanks for that we're going to try the gel and have been thoroughly brushing his teeth everyday....we really don't see the problem but guess the vet knows what they're doing! Will get a second opinion before going ahead though...don't want to put him through it if we can help it!
Will let you know how we get on
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Maria
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Okay...well I was finally brave and he's gone in today never left him at the vets before in the 10 years I've had him...weird without him
They're doing a scale and polish and seeing then if he'll need any out!
Will let you know how he is later
Maria
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