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Posted by Lynn on December 17, 2002 at 18:21:59:
In Reply to: Re: Anesthesia for teeth cleanings for a senior dog . . . posted by PHRiot on December 17, 2002 at 10:41:45:
We do cleanings on older dogs all the time at my clinic. The anesthesia (isofluorane) is much easier on the dogs than the heart and kidney complications that WILL eventually come up from severe periodontal disease. I don't know of anyone in my area that uses injectibles to maintain anesthesia, but then I have greyhounds and that is such a major no-no.
If you can brush your girl's teeth on a regular schedule, that will buy you some time in between cleanings. Greenies are also helpful, but pricey to give on a regular basis. If the clinic that your dog goes to is anything like the one that I work at, your dog will wake up in the lap or arms of a person talking to her and making sure she is okay, warm and secure. I hope this gives you some confidence in the process. It's hard to know just what your dog is going through when you can't be there through every step. When my first greyhound had surgery (marathon neuter from he## and dental) and was under for almost 2 hours I only saw him as he was waking up. I wanted to be present for the surgery, but my vet didn't feel comfortable with that, and I am not one to argue with the one doing the cutting :) Anyway, I had never seen a dog come out of anesthetic and particularly not when they had been under as long as he had. It was pretty freaky. You get used to it though, and can recognize the differences between simple disorientation and pain and other complications. Sorry for rambling on... just hope to give you a little confidence in the procedure.
Lynn