RissaT
New member
Hello everyone, I have a dilemma and thought this was the best place to get some advice.
My Charlie is 10 years old; he has some kidney disease, arthritis, and is in blood pressure medication.
He is a happy ham. I used to get him for dental cleanings and dental work in the past, but I have limited that since he turned senior.
He has tartar, and I have noticed that one of his teeth is the back is bothering him. There is no pus or infection, but I feel bad he is in discomfort. He eats just fine, and its on soft food.
Now, my dilemma is... whether I risk putting him under anesthesia for cleaning and possibly some teeth extractions or just let it be. I have heard mixed opinions. I also had a close friend lose her bully on anesthesia, and he was just 6 years old.
I don't know what to do
My Charlie is 10 years old; he has some kidney disease, arthritis, and is in blood pressure medication.
He is a happy ham. I used to get him for dental cleanings and dental work in the past, but I have limited that since he turned senior.
He has tartar, and I have noticed that one of his teeth is the back is bothering him. There is no pus or infection, but I feel bad he is in discomfort. He eats just fine, and its on soft food.
Now, my dilemma is... whether I risk putting him under anesthesia for cleaning and possibly some teeth extractions or just let it be. I have heard mixed opinions. I also had a close friend lose her bully on anesthesia, and he was just 6 years old.
I don't know what to do