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GranolaLouise
, one of mine needed a dental at about 10 years old. I was concerned about the sedation too, but we did all the blood work and things to put the odds in his favor. He came through just fine, and my vet told me something I'll never forget. She said his heart was strong, his blood work was good, and his liver and kidneys were working and would be able to rid his body of the anesthetic. If I were to wait a year or so the bad teeth might have affected his other organs (heart/kidneys etc.)or another health problem could crop up, thereby making the surgery much more dangerous. That has stuck with me for a long time.
When I decided to have his teeth cleaned, he was really pawing at his mouth and it turns out his lower canine tooth was infected...and abscessed under the gumline. I felt horrible and was glad I did the dental. About 2 years later, he did come down with a form of heart disease and putting him under would have been terribly risky. I absolutely hate them having surgery (I was an absolute nervous wreck when Lila was spayed) but I force myself to do something to pass the time when they're at the clinic, and eagerly wait for that phone call update that says they did well and are awake and can come home in another hour or so.
When I decided to have his teeth cleaned, he was really pawing at his mouth and it turns out his lower canine tooth was infected...and abscessed under the gumline. I felt horrible and was glad I did the dental. About 2 years later, he did come down with a form of heart disease and putting him under would have been terribly risky. I absolutely hate them having surgery (I was an absolute nervous wreck when Lila was spayed) but I force myself to do something to pass the time when they're at the clinic, and eagerly wait for that phone call update that says they did well and are awake and can come home in another hour or so.