Guest guest Posted July 8, 2004 Report Share Posted July 8, 2004 Sorry Vicki, I read this after I responded to your post. Of course, I know you love your pets! But, I also understand what a shock the cost of their care can be. Your post was a little misleading, though. It sounded as if it just happened and you hadn't taken your baby to the vet yet. Sorry to have misinterpreted! Tracey > > ******************************* > > You guys got me all wrong. He has been to the vet because i was > worried he was hurt and i was also worried about any kind of > infection possible going thru his blood. my dogs are like my babies > and i would never let his health go. i take very good care of my > dogs and they are at the vet in a minute if something is wrong. i am > a huge animal lover and i am not one to euthanize them if something > goes wrong. that isnt me at all. > > i had called them back though because they gave us flouride and a > toothbrush/paste but i dont see his teeth looking any different. he > is not in any pain though. i was just so scared of an infection. i > dont know what could have caused him to break a tooth- i guess like > humans, they can > > vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 What a difficult position you are in Vicki! Sometimes we can afford to take excellent care of our little friends, and sometimes it is much more difficult. Talk to the vet about making payments... but if you are as unlucky as me, you may find a vet who wants ALL of his bucks up front before s/he will even take a look at your pup. Also talk to the vet about your finances. Sometimes they are only looking at the " best " practice, but there is a lesser choice. I myself have been in the unfortunate position of having to choose the lesser choice. Good luck! Elle ** Speaking of dogs- OT FOr all you doggie owners, have you ever had a dog break a tooth. My jakey broke one of his front teeth and im worried. I called the vet and they want to do a dental. I can understand that but it is so expensive- over $200 vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 If it is just a chipped tooth, I wouldn't worry a lot, other than if it is a sharp chip- but did the Vet say whether the root was exposed and if they needed to extract it? It sounds like yours are as spoiled as ours (Have you ever tried brushing 9 dogs teeth and bathing them in a day?). My biggest fear would be yours, an infection or abcess and having the dog on pain or sick. What exactly did the vet erecommend? Don't worry Vick, we know you are not a meanie to your dog! You will do what's best for it! HUGS CIndee > > Thats one of the tough parts of being a dog lover! They need > medical > > and dental care as much as we do. From teeth cleanings to > emergency > > dental work and immunizations to accidental poisionings, we have > been > > ******************************* > > You guys got me all wrong. He has been to the vet because i was > worried he was hurt and i was also worried about any kind of > infection possible going thru his blood. my dogs are like my babies > and i would never let his health go. i take very good care of my > dogs and they are at the vet in a minute if something is wrong. i am > a huge animal lover and i am not one to euthanize them if something > goes wrong. that isnt me at all. > > i had called them back though because they gave us flouride and a > toothbrush/paste but i dont see his teeth looking any different. he > is not in any pain though. i was just so scared of an infection. i > dont know what could have caused him to break a tooth- i guess like > humans, they can > > vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 > If it is just a chipped tooth, I wouldn't worry a lot, other than if > it is a sharp chip- but did the Vet say whether the root was exposed > and if they needed to extract it? It sounds like yours are as spoiled >***************************** cindee- they said the root is not showing and he is not in any pain. there is also no infection. the tooth broke off (the bottom half) so he only has half a tooth there. they may still pull it though because they said he could have problems with it later on. maybe not but he said it may be better to just pull it. yep- i just did the teeth brushing yesterday and the bath 2 days before. they are fine with the bath but they show their teeth when i use the tooth brush. that actually helps me get their front teeth better.................lol vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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