[Esteban]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

My poor Winston went in today to get what we thought would be 2 teeth removed. The techs and vet were shocked when they saw the bone loss in his x-rays. He had 14 teeth removed today with 10 more to go next month. My wife brushes his teeth almost daily. Vet thinks it is something genetic. Other than 2 teeth and gum irritation around those 2, his teeth looked good.

We feel horrible about it. Our Angus had to have a few removed when he got older, but nothing remotely close to this.

Ginger is going in for a cleaning next month too. I’m not crazy about anesthesia for them but it is necessary for cleanings.

Condolences to Winston.

Curious, how many teeth does that leave him with?

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Condolences to Winston.

Curious, how many teeth does that leave him with?

He was supposed to start with 42, but was somehow missing 3, so that's 39.

39 - 14- 10 = 15 will remain. They assured me he will be fine with 15 but really struggling to wrap my head around it.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

He was supposed to start with 42, but was somehow missing 3, so that's 39.

39 - 14- 10 = 15 will remain. They assured me he will be fine with 15 but really struggling to wrap my head around it.

Did they say it will change his diet or will he eat the same?

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Did they say it will change his diet or will he eat the same?

He needs to go on soft (canned) food temporarily (2 weeks and then another 2 weeks after the next round) but long-term they say no impact. The vet tech said one of her dogs has no teeth and still eats dry food.

It is difficult to accept he had been in discomfort for some unknown amount of time even though he never showed signs of it. He had bad breath from time to time but the brushing mostly concealed it. He has seen multiple vets over the past 2 years and only recently one noted his dental health because his teeth looked good cosmetically. Needed to have x-rays and vet office cleanings, which we had not yet started (he is 5) because we thought his teeth were doing well and didn't want to put him under anesthesia until it was really necessary.

[Esteban]

^ Couple of beautiful dogs you got there, RickFLM4.

[Esteban]

Several years ago we got 4 or 5 teeth including 1 canine tooth pulled from our cat. The pain medicine they gave us to give her at home made her insane. She became very paranoid and aggressive at the same time so after a day or so we stopped giving it to her.

Like you said, it is very sad to think they are suffering in pain or discomfort for who knows how long before a problem is found. They can't tell us so we have to look and watch for signs, and most importantly, take them to the vet regularly which obviously you do, Rick.

[kscarrol]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

My poor Winston went in today to get what we thought would be 2 teeth removed. The techs and vet were shocked when they saw the bone loss in his x-rays. He had 14 teeth removed today with 10 more to go next month. My wife brushes his teeth almost daily. Vet thinks it is something genetic. Other than 2 teeth and gum irritation around those 2, his teeth looked good.

We feel horrible about it. Our Angus had to have a few removed when he got older, but nothing remotely close to this.

Ginger is going in for a cleaning next month too. I’m not crazy about anesthesia for them but it is necessary for cleanings.

Ugh, had one or two removed from each of our cavaliers but nothing like that. Hope he feels better soon!

[JJ 911SC]

Playing goalie

[misterbc]

Going through old pictures. This is back when both the car and the dog were new.

[RickFLM4]

Winston back to himself but I really hate that canned food he’ll be on for another week and then 2 more weeks next month when he has the rest of the work done.

[DarkishM5C]

My poor puppy had just woken up from a nap

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by DarkishM5C

My poor puppy had just woken up from a nap

Cute pup.

Nice shirt.

[DarkishM5C]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Cute pup.

Nice shirt.

Haha thanks!

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by DarkishM5C

Haha thanks!

Favorite album of theirs is Pyromania.

[DarkishM5C]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Favorite album of theirs is Pyromania.

It's actually a shirt of Def Leppard, I went to see them last year. It was an awesome concert that also featured Poison, Motley Crue, and Joan Jet & The Blackhearts.
But I also like Black Sabbath

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by DarkishM5C

It's actually a shirt of Def Leppard, I went to see them last year. It was an awesome concert that also featured Poison, Motley Crue, and Joan Jet & The Blackhearts.
But I also like Black Sabbath

Yes, was saying my favorite Def Leppard album is Pyromania.

That sounds like a cool concert. Lucky you.

[DarkishM5C]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Yes, was saying my favorite Def Leppard album is Pyromania.

That sounds like a cool concert. Lucky you.

Yes! So sorry, I read that wrong. I love that album.

[JMcLellan]

We have had Blue for about a month and he is growing quite fast. Up to 30 pounds already. He is attached to my wife and hangs out with her all day when she is working. Aside from my wife being a sweetie there is also a heater underneath her desk which Blue really likes. Notice the cord cover I had to install so he doesn't chew the cord and mess stuff up. The dude chews everything he shouldn't.

[Watching The World Burn]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

We have had Blue for about a month and he is growing quite fast. Up to 30 pounds already. He is attached to my wife and hangs out with her all day when she is working. Aside from my wife being a sweetie there is also a heater underneath her desk which Blue really likes. Notice the cord cover I had to install so he doesn't chew the cord and mess stuff up. The dude chews everything he shouldn't.

Very cute - how old is he total then / what age did you get him? Looks like a couple more months and he'll be full grown! Post more pics when you have time!

[diirk]

Morgan JRT 13 y/o
Mokie Mutt 9 y/o

[JMcLellan]

Originally Posted by Watching The World Burn

Very cute - how old is he total then / what age did you get him? Looks like a couple more months and he'll be full grown! Post more pics when you have time!

He was 9 weeks old when we got him on Feb 20th. He will be 14 weeks this coming saturday. We expect him to be between 70 and 85 pounds when fully grown which would be in about 5 to 7 months.

[JMcLellan]

Tacking on one more pic here. These are Blue's litter mates, two brothers that I believe are still available from the breeder. Our breeder became a grandma right around the same time these puppies reached their adoption age and she got too busy to find new homes for them. They are such great dogs and we were able to meet both the mom and dad as well. I wish we could have all of them!