My David is almost 10yrs. old. His remaining teeth are really bad. He had at least 4 teeth removed 4 yrs. ago, as they were really loose, stinky, and just bad.
His now front teeth are yellow/brown (his fangs) and on one side, his gums are really red. My vet last time I took him in 2 months ago said I should bring him in to remove the rest!!
I'm afraid to do so, I'm afraid he will suffer from 1). complications from anesthesia, I understand sometimes the heart has complications from it, a few months after, 2).does he need antibiotics administered after, I have a horribly hard time giving meds 3.) how long does the recovery last after removing those all important front fangs, 4) most importantly, I'm worried he will die at 10yrs. old being put under..
I just love him, I don't know whether to leave his teeth to be, or have them removed, they are bad, but so are affects from surgery..Which is the lesser of 2 evils, what should I do?
Thanks so much in advance.
His now front teeth are yellow/brown (his fangs) and on one side, his gums are really red. My vet last time I took him in 2 months ago said I should bring him in to remove the rest!!
I'm afraid to do so, I'm afraid he will suffer from 1). complications from anesthesia, I understand sometimes the heart has complications from it, a few months after, 2).does he need antibiotics administered after, I have a horribly hard time giving meds 3.) how long does the recovery last after removing those all important front fangs, 4) most importantly, I'm worried he will die at 10yrs. old being put under..
I just love him, I don't know whether to leave his teeth to be, or have them removed, they are bad, but so are affects from surgery..Which is the lesser of 2 evils, what should I do?
Thanks so much in advance.