Third lot of dental surgery

[Monvelo]

My dog needs his third lot of dental work / extractions in 4yrs. I know it's probably just bad luck and needs to be done, but aibu to be a bit cheesed off. It's only 18 months since the last lot, when we had X-rays done and I asked them to do everything so he didn't end up needing more. It'll be around £750. No insurance for this of course. And then there's the risk of the general as he's 13 and has a heart murmur. Before anyone thinks it's due to poor care, it isn't, he's a greyhound type and they're prone to these issues. Sigh...

Unfortunately greys have very poor dental care when racing. They mostly eat mushy food which contributes. Quite frankly most of their owners and trainers don’t care about their long term health as it’s not going to be their problem.

It’s just the way it is. Problems develop like in humans. I hope he comes through ok.

He's not pure bred so not raced. Think it's the long muzzle. Saliva doesn't get far enough!

My lurcher had a full dental nearly two years ago aged 11. I was told she would need some teeth out but happily just a deep clean was needed. At a recent check up the vet told me she needed at least two out and a clean. I'm not worried about the cost but am reluctant to put her through a GA at 13, especially as she's got mild dementia. A previous dog had a dental at 14 and was never the same afterwards. I'm dithering!

I’d definitely ask for a second opinion somewhere else

@Freysimo this will be dogs third dental. He has been fine after the other two. If that helps your decision!

My greyhound has just had his second lot of dental treatment in about 2 years. This time he had an abscess that kept recurring so kept needing antibiotics/painkillers or removal. I told them to remove anything that was needed and the bill was around £800 this time.

I've done all the teeth cleaning and teeth cleaning treats etc but it's made very little difference.

Sometimes it's just bad luck and there's nothing you can do to stop it. I know families who treat all their dogs the same in terms of treats and diet, and it's very common for one to just struggle dental-wise.

I bought an Emmipet electric toothbrush. Not cheap but finding it much easier & more effective at keeping away the plaque forming than brushing with a manual brush if done several times a week along with Plaque Off on their food. Unlike human electric toothbrushes it doesn’t vibrate & is completely silent, in fact you wouldn’t know it was working apart from the light being lit, a feature they emphasise for pets so it doesn’t upset them so less stressful than brushing normally. It is working, as when you run it under the tap to clean it all the foam miraculously disappears.
I have four of a breed prone to dental problems & bought it after my older two, sadly now dead, had to have several dentals & extractions. They each have their own brush that fits on the handle.So far none of my four have needed a dental which I want to avoid if possible.