[NAGDU] Dentistry

Thu Mar 14 00:43:27 UTC 2024

thank you.
Vickie is doing even better today and enjoying herself.
I survived the dental appointment quite well. This was a new dentist and I am very impressed with his work.
Take care.
Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 13, 2024, at 11:49 AM, Al Sten-Clanton via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:

I'm sure glad Vicky's better, and I hope your own dental appointment left you with little or no pain.

Best!

Al

On 3/12/24 17:06, Joy via NAGDU wrote:
> Updates on Vicky and her current "issues".
> 
> I worked Vicky today since she has sufficient attention to her work, wanted
> to work and has her "issues" under control. She wagged her tail and is very
> happy.
> 
> My thoughts are with you Tracy and Krokus. I'm really glad that my own
> dental work wasn't quite so traumatic yesterday. I was reminded how
> important dental care and dental health is for canines and humans yesterday.
> They took my blood pressure, checked for mouth cancer, did some lazer
> procedures for deep pockets in my gums and took some pictures as well as
> doing x-rays. Just as the vet approved of the tooth paste and brush I use on
> Vicky and the technique, the vet reminded me that there are things which may
> still need additional attention. My dentist reminded me of the same and gave
> me a little lecture about flossing. We all only get one mouth and one set of
> our own teeth and, just as this is the entrance to your body it can have an
> impact on your heart and much more. So, let's keep those SMILES coming and
> give those four-legged pals extra hugs and pats.
> 
> PS, I know that Vicky feels better, not only is she eating, but she is
> wagging her tail as she guides me and bringing me her ball as soon as she is
> out of harness.
> 
> Best of luck Tracy. We are here to support you.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 12:29 PM
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> Cc: carcione at access.net
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Dentistry
> 
> Thanks everyone.
> I forgot about antibiotics, but he's been fine with them before.
> We bought him some canned food which is pretty much the same as the dry food
> he's been eating, so he can have soft food for a while if he needs it.
> Hopefully he won't lose too many teeth, but sounds like even a few missing
> will not cause major problems.  So long as he can still grab a toy and play
> with his pal Igloo he'll be happy.
> Poor old guy, though.  But it's good to know other dogs have been fine.
> Tracy
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Dentistry
> 
> Hi, I am there,
> 
> More accurately, Vicky is there. I recently had Vicky's teeth cleaned
> because the removal of cracked back molars means that they get build-up that
> regular brush will not remove. In the process the vet found a loose middle
> front tooth that she must have bumped somewhere. Anyway, she spent most of
> the day at the Vet's. We came home with medication and a quiet and sleepy
> lab. The advice to feed a high quality prescription dog food didn't work out
> to be the best thing for Vicky. Basically, since Friday night I and Vicky
> have been going outside every three hours. She has lots of gas and a very
> small amount of evidence for her discomfort and urgency. That is,
> unfortunately, except for a couple of times when thing blew up. Thankfully
> we have hard wood floors which clean much easier than rugs. She is now on
> another medication to help with the diary and is on the way to recovery. She
> is also back to her regular food. Not all dogs have such drastic reactions
> to changes in food or presence of m  edication. The only thing that I can
> say is that I am thankful that I was able to enjoy a nice time with my son
> and daughter-in-law to celebrate my birthday before things blew up. We spent
> three days in not very pleasant worry and action but she has survived. Dogs,
> like people, have different reactions to changes in diet and to medications.
> I personally don't do real well with either so I can sympathize. I recommend
> that you be vigilant and ask lost of questions. If things seem wrong, don't
> hesitate to call the vet and ask questions. I personally am looking forward
> to sleeping a full night which I hope will happen soon. My kids are both in
> the thirties and I no longer have to get up with them, so I guess it's
> appropriate that Vicky and I get to do these things together. My husband has
> been earning halo points with his support over the past four days.
> 
> I wish you both the best.
> 
> Joy with Vicky who says enough sharing of her personal issues, thank you.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Al Sten-Clanton via
> NAGDU
> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:04 AM
> To: Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Al Sten-Clanton <albert.e.sten_clanton at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Dentistry
> 
> Tracy, my previous dog had teeth removed and was fine afterwards.  I think
> it was two, and I didn't have to do anything differently after that.  I
> don't know what would have happened if the vet had needed to remove more
> than that.
> 
> 
> Al
> 
> 
> On 3/12/24 10:03, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU wrote:
>> My old dog Krokus has had terrible breath for years, which I've asked
>> the vet about often.  This time she looked at his teeth again and said
>> he needs dentistry.  He might need to have some teeth pulled.  I've
>> brushed his teeth every day since I got him, but I guess even that
>> wasn't enough.  He goes to the dentist tomorrow.  It's worrying,
>> leaving him at the vet's all day, but hopefully all will go well and
>> the poor guy won't lose too many teeth.  It won't be nice for him for
>> a while, but it should make things better in the long run.
>> 
>> Anyone had any experience with dog dentistry?  How was it for the dog
>> when he came home?  Was he fine after recovery?
>> 
>> Igloo had a tooth pulled in training, but of course I wasn't around
>> for
> it.
>> Tracy
>> 
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