I was unhappy last week when Mom took me to the Vet for yet another major dental cleaning. This time the Vet pulled the incisors I had left and a pre-molar or 2. She told Mom that my bad teeth are probably genetic, but that little dogs also tend toward dental issues.
When I first came to rescue Mom 2 years ago (see picture below), my teeth were so rotten that the Vet had to remove a fractured molar and 5 or 6 teeth immediately. Remember that I lived in a cage for my first 6-1/2 years, and Mom suspects I got no healthcare. It’s a good thing that dogs have 42 permanent teeth (unlike humans with 32). Originally my upper jaw had 20 and my lower had 22. But as you can see in the picture when I first came (below), there were big gaps and crookedness.
Every tooth I have had a purpose – incisor, canine, pre-molar, and molar. Now I have no incisors, the little teeth that helped me scrape at meat and groom my coat. What will I ever do if I have to catch my own dinner? But Mom says that will never happen; I will never live in the wild and have to tear things apart. Let’s hope so.
Well, at least I have my fangs!
I must say that the pain drugs worked fine. And I got a lot of apple sauce and pumpkin.
What kind of mischief did you get into today? Remember to BRUSH YOUR TEETH!
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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easyweimaraner
September 16, 2024 at 12:37
ha now you are the twin of da nelly… the tooth fairy came as the evil biker crashed into the pup and da dad…
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DogDaz
September 16, 2024 at 12:53
Oh my! Hope you can still smile
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chihuahuagirl3
September 16, 2024 at 13:26
Poor baby!!!! I had to go to the dentist last week too. Root canal. Not fun!!!! Glad your pain meds worked and your soft food was tasty. Mine was too (mashed potatoes). Yumm!!
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DogDaz
September 16, 2024 at 13:28
Why didn’t I get mashed potato!!! Root canal sounds awful.
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chihuahuagirl3
September 16, 2024 at 13:39
Root canal was awful. Very painful. But on the plus side I got mashed potatoes for 3 days. Verrrry tasty!! You should have requested some from your mom too. Tell her you’d like some now. Nothing better than buttery mashed potatoes. Very soothing for mouth boo-boos!! 🩷😉
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DogDaz
September 16, 2024 at 13:41
Glad you’re on the mend
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15andmeowing
September 16, 2024 at 16:00
You poor pup. I hope the Tooth Fairy visits.
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Genevieve Petrillo
September 16, 2024 at 16:09
Luckily, you are still a gorgeous pup. I’m sure your mama will figure out what yummy foods will keep you happy and healthy.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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DogDaz
September 16, 2024 at 16:10
Thanks, Cuppy. I don’t mind yummy stuff.
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derrycats
September 17, 2024 at 06:59
My Cavalier, who has had great health care since the day she was born, has crappy teeth as well. They had to pull 16 of them last year, after pulling 3 or 4 the year before, and she’s only 6. Luckily, no dental this year – woo hoo! Not much you can do about genetics.
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DogDaz
September 17, 2024 at 07:25
Do you brush her teeth?
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