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Pet Forum / Miscellaneous / Animal Health / November 2005dog tooth abscess
my eleven year old German Shepherd Dog/mix has an abscessed tooth. The vet says $300 to remove it, and he states that he is not certain if the tooth is causing any pain, because , he says, dogs don't always show pain clearly. I have noticed that the dog cannot bite hard on food. Anyone have any comments about whether the price I was quoted is good, and/or if the extraction will benefit the dog?Thanx. Mike. Anyone have any > comments about whether the price I was quoted is good, and/or if the > extraction will benefit the dog?Thanx. Mike. ........don't know about the price, but an abcess is an infection. I'd get the tooth out of his head. Pain is only part of the issue. buglady take out the dog before replying Hope he/she is on antibiotics. Abscesses are of the fastest way to infect the blood stream causing huge cardiac problems.For sure I would have it pulled, pain is just one problem. Keep us posted. > my eleven year old German Shepherd Dog/mix has an abscessed tooth. The > vet [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > comments about whether the price I was quoted is good, and/or if the > extraction will benefit the dog?Thanx. Mike. several people have told me about the alleged connection between tooth infection and heart infection. I was unaware that an abscess could cause such trouble. We are going to have the dog's abscessed tooth removed in the first week of December hopefully, and we're aware that there might be more than one tooth needing removal. Will keep in touch. Mike. > Hope he/she is on antibiotics. Abscesses are of the fastest way to infect > the blood stream causing huge cardiac problems.For sure I would have it [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > comments about whether the price I was quoted is good, and/or if the > > extraction will benefit the dog?Thanx. Mike. We have a friend who lost his dog to this. He was also unaware. They found him dead in the yard. The same happens with people so provide care for your pet as soon as possible Joyce and her dog Bandit.. > several people have told me about the alleged connection between tooth > infection and heart infection. I was unaware that an abscess could cause [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >> > comments about whether the price I was quoted is good, and/or if the >> > extraction will benefit the dog?Thanx. Mike. > several people have told me about the alleged connection between tooth > infection and heart infection. I was unaware that an abscess could cause > such trouble. It's because the bacteria from the mouth and abscess can easily get into the blood stream and head straight for the heart causing problems with the heart valves especially. I'd strongly recommend your dog be on antibiotics for at least a week before the surgery and then after as well. Hope everything works out! > my eleven year old German Shepherd Dog/mix has an abscessed tooth. The > vet [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > comments about whether the price I was quoted is good, and/or if the > extraction will benefit the dog?Thanx. Mike. Get it out. As for price, considering it's a procedure that requires general anesthesia, possibly IV fluids, monitoring during and post-op, pre-op blood work, the procedure itself as well as antibiotics - I'd say you're lucky it's only $300. HOWEDY sharon too veterinary office manager and Mrs. veterinary malpracticioner, > > my eleven year old German Shepherd Dog/mix has an abscessed tooth. The > > vet [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Get it out. RIGHT. > As for price, considering it's a procedure that requires general anesthesia, Of curse. > possibly IV fluids, Perhaps. > monitoring during and post-op, Of curse. > pre-op blood work, FOR WHAAAAT??? The tooth GOT to come HOWET. That means the dog GETS surgery WON way or the other. Your "pre op" blood work is a SCAM. > the procedure itself as well as antibiotics - Should cost $100.00 which is twice what it's WORTH. > I'd say you're lucky it's only $300. INDEEDY... but you're a dog abusing malpracticioner. The Amazing Puppy Wizard <{) ; ~ ) > "Mike D." <mikdan7@comcast.net> said in alt.med.veterinary: > my eleven year old German Shepherd Dog/mix has an > abscessed tooth. The vet says $300 to remove it, and he > states that he is not certain if the tooth is causing any > pain, because , he says, dogs don't always show pain > clearly. Your vet is correct - dogs are very stoic, so it's possible that your dog is in a great deal of pain. Probable, actually, given your statement that your dog is not biting down on its food. IMO, your choices are root canal or removal. In your situation, I think that removal is the better option.  Signature--Matt. Rocky's a Dog. > my eleven year old German Shepherd Dog/mix has an abscessed tooth. Which tooth? Some have deep roots, some not so much. |
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