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Posted by perrtl on December 19, 2002 at 23:56:36:

In Reply to: Re: Anesthesia for teeth cleanings for a senior dog . . . posted by Lynn on December 17, 2002 at 18:21:59:

: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.

Thank you!!

I've been making sure they don't use the injectable ever since I learned of isofluorane the first time she had to go under. Only once has she been knocked out strictly for a teeth cleaning, every other time there was a medical issue that required surgery and the cleaning was done while she already had to be out. Each time she has had a cleaning though I have seen a slight pep and appetite increase that were so subtle I hadn't noticed the decrease.

I really wanted to hear others experiences with their Chihuahuas as I've repeatedly read about the complications of not doing it. I suppose I needed the reassurance that it is the correct decision in case their is a complication. Her having that cancer spot made me realize that she will not always be here. I want to make the best decisions possible to allow her the longest, happiest and healthiest life she can have. Here's a picture of her watching me attentatively as I sat for a break when moving a few months back.

thanks again!!

tabitha

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