Vet Explains Proper Treatment for Dental Disease - COHATs

[@judithb4202]

Another good video. Thank you for sharing!

[@VetMedCorner]

I am so glad you liked it! 👍

[@taradid409]

The first time I had my Yorkie's teeth cleaned I didn't know they done take X-rays. Two years later I had a new dentist and they took x-rays and my dog had to have five teeth removed she had a crack on one tooth that was below the gum line and Moller I think he had a riding hurt was rotted in the jaw was damaged. I feel like they treated her well but now I wonder should I have gotten her more pain meds? I have chronic pain and it's not fun that I would hate to think that my dog was in pain because I didn't get her enough medicine I don't think I brought anything home. Also they said they cleaned everything out and they put antibiotics in the jawline because it's bad and she's a small Yorkie if that ever happens again where she does have infections should I ask for extra antibiotics to give to her at home just to be safe? I would love to get her dental care every year but I don't have the money for that so it'll probably be every two years and I do brush your teeth. And I do put stuff in her water. But I am concerned maybe I'm not doing enough.

[@taradid409]

Excuse my typos I do not know how to fix them.

[@VetMedCorner]

I am so glad that you now know how crucially important those x-rays are! It sounds like your current veterinarian did a good job identifying the issues and removing the painful teeth. As noted in the video, antibiotics are rarely necessary at home. However, pain management should be given after any teeth are extracted during the healing process, so I agree with you that if more teeth are removed in the future, you should be giving pain management to your dog as they heal. All the best, Dr. Em

[@taradid409]

American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC): I went to their site to find it Veterinary dental college or dentist for my Charlie's next visit because she's getting older and I think it might be better 202 West Pacific specialist. I'm one of the things I noticed if they have an option to find an anesthesia free dentist which your video said is unethical in cruel and can be reported so I'm kind of confused.

[@taradid409]

I don't know how to edit my post to say I would never ever ever let my dog get dental care without anesthesia.

[@VetMedCorner]

I am not certain where you found that... Could it perhaps have been related to horses or another species that is sometimes worked on with sedation but not general anesthesia? Here is the AVDC statement about why not to choose a procedure without anesthesia afd.avdc.org/what-is-an-anesthesia-free-dental-cleaning/ All their position statements are fully in support of anesthesia and to never approach it without... If you are having trouble online searching, ask your vet clinic where the nearest veterinary dentist is that they refer to, and start by contacting that office.

[@Anne_Onymous]

Great information. I have taken my dogs for cleanings with the ultrasonic device but while conscious. I figured they couldn't get as far under the gumline like they could if under anesthesia, but sadly, it's my only option because of finances. It was the best I could do and felt better than nothing. But now I feel kinda guilty =/ If anesthesic cleanings were more affordable, millions of furry lives would be changed. Very unfortunate.

[@elainewinter931]

How am I supposed to feel good about anesthesia when my cat died from the anesthesia when I dook her in for a dental. I will never have that done again unless the dental problem I didn't have a choice. Also, how are people supposed to be able to afford this in this day when it cost about $600. It used to be about $240 dollars to have a dental on my cat up to about 19 years ago and it is about $600 dollars now for a little cat. That's outrageous.

[@darstmary]

I'm sorry to hear about your cat. Unfortunately, there is always risk with anesthesia and it's possible your cat was too old or maybe allergic to it? Any surgery is always risky business. Also I totally understand the money issue, becuz what you're talking about is like 20 years ago it was probably inflation or maybe updated modern equipment, which is always more expensive.

[@elainewinter931]

As far as the costs for dental I'm only talking about at the most 10 years ago so it wasn't that long ago. My cat was only 12 years old when that happened to her. What are you supposed to do for a cat then not do anymore dental for them after only age 12?

[@elainewinter931]

It looks like in the previous comment I wrote 19 years and that was a typ becasue I meant to say 10 years ago.

[@darstmary]

Although you corrected it to say 10 years ago, thats still a fairly long time in order for prices and technology to change. I personally am always of the opinion that you should be able to take on the cost responsibility if you decide to own an animal. I would say insurance is your best chance to try to keep vet costs down. It's hard to keep costs of the actual vet charge down becuz you pay for equipment, for the clinic to stay open, and for not only the vets income, but for their experience and education. I understand it's expensive, but thats unfortunately the way it is in order to give your pets the best care

[@margaretyoung991]

So sorry for your loss.

[@elainewinter931]

What does COHAT mean? You never say what that means. How do you expect for anyone to know what that means?

[@katelinhart4781]

By reading the video description

[@VetMedCorner]

Thank you for asking! COHAT stands for Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment. It is in the video description, and in the video (at 6:47). Don't hesitate to let me know if you have other questions!.