So Ddog is 10 and at her last check up the vet did his usual frowny face at the manky state of her teeth. They are very tartar-caked and she definitely has dog breath. (No symptoms of infection or pain). Vet said we should 'think about' having her teeth cleaned, requiring a GA.
I'm a bit anxious about putting an oldish dog under GA. Is it routine? Does anyone have any figures about the comparative risks of GA vs leaving her teeth to do their own thing?
(Her insurance doesn't cover dental treatment and there is/was no way on earth we could get a toothbrush near her mouth without said toothbrush being eaten.)
Advice, stories, criticism all welcome.
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A general anaesthetic to clean her teeth? Overkill or common sense?
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Invizicat · 23/04/2015 21:18
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