It feels good to get a vet compliment

[misticaleclipse]

Charlie had his annual check out and the vet commended me
for how good his teeth are. She indicated usually by his age
(under 2 years) with the small dogs they usually have plaque
by now.

We did not need a cleaning or anything

All thanks for all those expensive bones and daily brushing of the teeth.
Yes I am bragging, cannot help myself!

 

[Baxter'smybaby]

brag away!!! Hooray for you and Charlie--good teeth are worth bragging over!

 

[ACooper]

Yeah for Charlies dental health.............that saves you a few bucks at the vet, and it saves charie from having to be under anestetic

 

[Spirit2010]

Great job!! It does feel good to get a compliment from the vet, my vet, said that Hershey looked 3 years old. Half of his age! But, great job for keeping Charlie's teeth clean!!!

 

[Ladyburd]

Woooo!
Come clean my dogs teeth please lol!!

 

[misticaleclipse]

Sure, send all your dogs over here for a good brushing :lol-sign:

I was not aware they had to put them under anesthetic for a cleaning?

 

[ACooper]

Yes, they put your dog under for a cleaning. They normally do dental xrays to find any problem areas, then on to the actual cleaning & scraping of tartar.

They put them under so the doc can work without a wiggly doggie, and also there is no risk involved to doc or patient getting poked with equipment during the cleaning

 

[misticaleclipse]

I see, I just thought they numbed the area and had some restraint device. Sort of like a groomer but more complicated.

I guess that makes sence though, if they did not put charlie down he would keep trying to lick them
Its better for him not to be put under though, it seems the smaller dogs have troubles being put under I have heard. Not sure if thats true or not.

 

[bubbatd]

You deserved the compliment !! When I first went to my vet here with Bubba and IB , Elin's Eli and Yogi were already their clients . Vet asked what we all did as the teeth were so great ! Bones !!