Has anyone ever had their dogs teeth cleaned at a vet office where the dog went under anesthesia?

My dog has an appointment to get his teeth cleaned he is a small Yorkie and i am worried about him going under anesthesia. I have been researching it and i am worried.

Has anyone ever had their dogs teeth cleaned at a vet office where the dog went under anesthesia?
I just took in an abandoned Husky %26amp; she is at this vet this very moment getting her teeth cleaned. I have never had a dog with dental problems so this is my first experience as well. Her teeth were terrible %26amp; I think it was due to poor nutrient. Like you I don't know what to expect, but my vet assured me she will be fine. I am sure your dog will be fine as well.
Reply:Yes - actually the vet usually recommends teeth cleaning if the dog is going to be under anyway for a procedure. It makes it easier to get it done thoroughly. I have never heard of them putting the dog under specifically to do the cleaning though - seems unnecessary.
Reply:when my dog was under anesthesia when he was getting fixed and while they were at it they cleaned his teeth
Reply:Why are you doing this? A good kibble diet with an occasional bone is all a dog should really need to have clean teeth. Putting a dog under anesthesia is never a good idea, unless there is a real reason behind it. Hope I helped!
Reply:My grandparents have a Pomeranian who recently (3 weeks ago) underwent surgery to remove his teeth. Long story short-they found him, no one claimed him so they kept him. Anyway, his teeth were very rotten, so they needed to be removed. He is about the size of a normal Yorkie, but he did just fine. It's normal to be worried, but your vet most likely knows what they are doing and your dog should be fine. :)
Reply:My Italian Greyhounds routinely are placed into a "light sleep" situation for the cleaning prcedures. Oxygen is available if they need it during the procedure.


Ask your Vet if this is their routine.


It's very difficult to work on dog's teeth without some type of sedation.
Reply:I have had my dogs (both small breeds) in and had there teeth done. They are fine and feel a lot better since i had it done. There smile and breath is nicer to. Don't worry you just go for it, your baby well thank you for it.
Reply:Usually the Vet is very careful when putting a dog "under".


My Greyhound had to have a small growth removed and the Vet did her teeth and nails whilst she was "out".No problems.


Talk to your Vet before the event.You can clean your dog's teeth.Use a finger-bresh (it fits over your finger) and a


special brand of toothpaste.
Reply:If the only thing they're going to do while he's under is clean his teeth, it must be really built up. Do you ever brush your dogs teeth or give him plaque reducing treats?
Reply:It is a common procedure and your dog should be fine.


Your pet is small and as long as the vet is careful when putting your dog under the dog should be fine. He would be at least as heavy as a cat or other small dog that has been under before.





I actually got to assit in the teeth cleaning for two of my dogs.


It is a little strange to see your own pet unconcious on the table. But I have had mine done several times and they always have been fine. And it is so much better for them to have their teeth cleaned. It can prevent really serious infections.
Reply:My small Poodle had her teeth cleaned under anesthesia every year. Make sure the anesthesia is the best there is.


Eating kibble alone does not get all the tartar from up under the gum line so cleaning is very important. Sometimes the kibble itself gets pushed up under the gum line and causes decay and plaque. Bacteria from the dog's mouth is swallowed and can cause kidney failure and heart disease so it's worth the risk to have a thorough dental cleaning by a qualified vet.
Reply:My vet knows to give all my dogs fluids whenever they are under anesthesia. It costs more but it helps. Follow your vet's pre-op and post-op instructions.
Reply:We do dental work on dogs and cats quite often, its a normal procedure for your animal to go under anesthetic as generally you might find that sometimes a couple of small teeth sometimes need to be taken out, as the animal is already under anesthetic this is alot easier, also can you imagine trying to clean a dogs teeth with it still awake, I like my fingers thank you.
Reply:You should be worried.. To have them under anesthesia is hard on them. Especially when it's for something that can be taken care of easily by feeding kibble, fresh clean water and giving them something good to chew on.. The teeth should never get so bad that they need to go in to have them cleaned..
Reply:I had my french mastiffs done, but only because he as already being anesthesized for something else at the time- vet figured he would make the most of it and do that to.
Reply:The vet always used anesthesia when he cleaned my dogs teeth. Since they were older they had to have blood work done before the procedure to make sure they were strong enough to survive the process. I'm sure your dog will be fine. Good luck.
Reply:Don't worry, it is only a light anaesthetic. As long as your dog has no health issues he will be fine. Vets have the animals closely monitored during anaesthesia so there is no greater risk to your dog than there would be for you.



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