Re: 5/1 Gus AMPS 315; +3=298
Hi Bev-
Gus is doing great today!
In case you didn't see the response I wrote about dentals in Trixie's condo, this is what I said over there:
Trixie had dental problems...much larger than we originally thought. Upon initial examination, it appeared that several of her teeth had fallen out, and it was obvious that she needed a good cleaning. When the vet did the pre-dental x-rays (while she was out cold, the day of the procedure), she saw that all those teeth didn't really fall out; 6 of them had broken off at the crowns, and the roots were still there. During the procedure, the vet removed all those roots, as well as one other tooth - technically, 7 extractions in all. She had the dental on April 13, and finished up her clindamyacin last Saturday.
After this experience, I would definitely say that dentals are extremely important, as are those x-rays. Without the x-rays, we would have not know about the broken teeth. And, as far as just a plain cleaning goes, that's important, too...those gums can harbor a lot of bacteria.
Who knows...maybe having a dental done would help with Gus's dancing on the ceiling!
Have wonderful Sunday!!
Amy