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jinxy - 24 Jan 2004 00:39 GMT

My dog had 5 teeth pulled this past Tuesday. I would like to know when will
it be safe (so not to cause pain) to start his brushing routine again. Also
I have him on a soft diet....when will I know to switch him back to a dry
diet? The sheet they gave me says a few days. I'm scared to hurt him by
letting him eat dry to soon.

Thanks

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CPT (former!) Deborah - 24 Jan 2004 00:46 GMT

> My dog had 5 teeth pulled this past Tuesday. I would like to know when will
> it be safe (so not to cause pain) to start his brushing routine again. Also
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> Thanks

Put down the dry. He won't eat it if it hurts him :-). I'd wait a week or
so before brushing, as the gums may still be sensitive. You're probably
fine to start sooner, but it won't hurt to wait a little just in case.

Deborah, DVM

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jinxy - 24 Jan 2004 03:45 GMT

> > My dog had 5 teeth pulled this past Tuesday. I would like to know when
> will
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> Deborah, DVM

Wow..what a quick response:) Thanks!

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Curly - 25 Jan 2004 20:57 GMT

Several months ago my dog had 4 extractions. The directions from my vet were
to moisten kibble with water for one week. After a week it was OK to resume
dry kibble feeding and brushing.

> My dog had 5 teeth pulled this past Tuesday. I would like to know when will
> it be safe (so not to cause pain) to start his brushing routine again. Also
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> Thanks

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