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LAdobeldy · 06-16-2008, 08:48 PM

I came back from running errands today. Stella was fine when I crated her, came home 2.5 hours later and notice that the left side of her face was swollen. I checked, no visible wounds but it did hurt her when I touched it, gum is all swollen. I waited a few hours (hubby calls it obsessing about it) and called my regular vet.

Stella has a chipped tooth and the vet feels that it is an abscess. She will lose that tooth in about 4 weeks (normal puppy tooth loss). At first she suggested anti's and pain meds. Then she came back in the room saying that veterinary dentists recommend removal of the tooth. Then she wanted to knock her out tomorrow and aspirate it to see what kind of bacteria is in it. She also told me she will be going on vacation next week but has a vet coming in to take her place. My vet is very cautious and runs every test possible. No matter the age of the animal, any time an animal is put under she requires a pre anesthesia blood work to the tune of 70.00.

Stella is running a temp of 103
She is eating, drinking, eliminating normally and is playing, but has slept more today.

I have decided to hold off and give the antis a chance to work. We see her ear cropping vet on Friday. When I had her ears cropped and was filling out the paperwork they had me fill out the pre anesthesia blood work forms. The next day when we picked her up, my ear cropping vet told me, " I didn't run the pre anesthesia blood work, it's a waste of your money on a healthy young puppy having elective surgery" I about fell on the floor. He told me "I'm just an old country vet and call them like I see them"

The above incident and other things have me questioning my regular vets judgment. I felt that after she came back from researching she was trying to pressure me into getting it done. I've also been told by many, many people that I pay way too much for vet services. Neutering my 11# dog with no complications cost $267.00 3 years ago.

I want the best for Stella, yet I don't want to be taken advantage of either.

Anyone every had a puppy almost ready to lose a tooth with an abcess?

Please forgive the long post. I really am in a quandary.

Oh and she's on antriobe (3 weeks) and Rimadyl (2 day supply)

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LAdobeldy Big Dog Posts: 120 Dogs Name: Stella, Zack, and the Chi X Zorro Dogs Age: 6/7 years and 4 months Gallery Pics: 4 Visit LAdobeldy's Gallery Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 8 Posts Images: 4	Puppy tooth abcess I came back from running errands today. Stella was fine when I crated her, came home 2.5 hours later and notice that the left side of her face was swollen. I checked, no visible wounds but it did hurt her when I touched it, gum is all swollen. I waited a few hours (hubby calls it obsessing about it) and called my regular vet. Stella has a chipped tooth and the vet feels that it is an abscess. She will lose that tooth in about 4 weeks (normal puppy tooth loss). At first she suggested anti's and pain meds. Then she came back in the room saying that veterinary dentists recommend removal of the tooth. Then she wanted to knock her out tomorrow and aspirate it to see what kind of bacteria is in it. She also told me she will be going on vacation next week but has a vet coming in to take her place. My vet is very cautious and runs every test possible. No matter the age of the animal, any time an animal is put under she requires a pre anesthesia blood work to the tune of 70.00. Stella is running a temp of 103 She is eating, drinking, eliminating normally and is playing, but has slept more today. I have decided to hold off and give the antis a chance to work. We see her ear cropping vet on Friday. When I had her ears cropped and was filling out the paperwork they had me fill out the pre anesthesia blood work forms. The next day when we picked her up, my ear cropping vet told me, " I didn't run the pre anesthesia blood work, it's a waste of your money on a healthy young puppy having elective surgery" I about fell on the floor. He told me "I'm just an old country vet and call them like I see them" The above incident and other things have me questioning my regular vets judgment. I felt that after she came back from researching she was trying to pressure me into getting it done. I've also been told by many, many people that I pay way too much for vet services. Neutering my 11# dog with no complications cost $267.00 3 years ago. I want the best for Stella, yet I don't want to be taken advantage of either. Anyone every had a puppy almost ready to lose a tooth with an abcess? Please forgive the long post. I really am in a quandary. Oh and she's on antriobe (3 weeks) and Rimadyl (2 day supply) __________________ Heartworm preventative is a necissity, not a luxury.
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