Yay, possible dentist visit...

Orenoko said:

So after Teddy's upset tum yesterday, I checked him over this evening to make sure his bum was clean (it is, but still not giving veg as I found one loose stool). I noticed a bit of dribble on his face. He used to dribble a bit when he first got his head tilt because of the facial paralysis but hasn't done so for months. One of his front teeth is fractionally longer than the others, so now I'm paranoid he's got dental issues.

Going to make an appointment for the vet tomorrow to have him checked over. He's eating fine - he eats more slowly than Lilac because of his tilt but definitely gets his share. I'm praying it's not a dental problem because he's a bit of a special case and I've always worried he wouldn't cope with an anaesthetic if he ever needed one. I don't know if they could do dental work if needed under sedation rather than GA? I really hope I'm overreacting and that he's fine! He's been through so much in the last year that he just deserves to be healthy and well [emoji17]

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Orenoko said:

So after Teddy's upset tum yesterday, I checked him over this evening to make sure his bum was clean (it is, but still not giving veg as I found one loose stool). I noticed a bit of dribble on his face. He used to dribble a bit when he first got his head tilt because of the facial paralysis but hasn't done so for months. One of his front teeth is fractionally longer than the others, so now I'm paranoid he's got dental issues.

Going to make an appointment for the vet tomorrow to have him checked over. He's eating fine - he eats more slowly than Lilac because of his tilt but definitely gets his share. I'm praying it's not a dental problem because he's a bit of a special case and I've always worried he wouldn't cope with an anaesthetic if he ever needed one. I don't know if they could do dental work if needed under sedation rather than GA? I really hope I'm overreacting and that he's fine! He's been through so much in the last year that he just deserves to be healthy and well [emoji17]

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Orenoko said:

Thanks both, it's not normal for him, I last looked at his teeth a week or so ago and they were nicely even. He's never had problems to my knowledge, although is a rescue so who knows what happened in his past! I'm keeping everything crossed. He's actually a very good patient and very tolerant (I don't think he's had much choice!) so I hope if he does need treatment we could try it without GA. Hope I'm just being paranoid, it sounds awful but I automatically go to worst case scenario with him because I nearly lost him earlier this year. Will update tomorrow evening after we've seen the vet.

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Orenoko said:

Just back from the vet and a dental is required. His front teeth on the "down" side of his face are slightly overgrown, the vet had a look in his mouth and he has a small ulcer on his tongue on the same side. So we think over time he's chewed more on the other side and it's led to the issues he has now.

I discussed my reservations about an anaesthetic, the vet gave him a thorough check over and says he's healthy (other than having a head at an angle of course!). He's also gained 200g which is FAB.

Booked him in for Monday, given he needs the back teeth done I've consented to the anaesthetic as I think it'll be less stressful for him. I hope I'm just being paranoid, the vet was really pleased with his body condition since she last saw him he's gained weight and I must remind myself that just because he looks odd doesn't mean he's about to keel over. He's at no greater risk than anyone else, so fingers crossed for him. I'm sending Lilac along with him for company as he does get stressed. She will not be amused [emoji23]

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MightyMax said:

You are right, and these were exactly my thoughts.

He's probably stronger than a lot of buns, bless him!

It's only natural to be very protective. I am sure he'll be OK.
Vets are so very careful with anaesthetic

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Orenoko said:

Just back from the vet and a dental is required. His front teeth on the "down" side of his face are slightly overgrown, the vet had a look in his mouth and he has a small ulcer on his tongue on the same side. So we think over time he's chewed more on the other side and it's led to the issues he has now.

I discussed my reservations about an anaesthetic, the vet gave him a thorough check over and says he's healthy (other than having a head at an angle of course!). He's also gained 200g which is FAB.

Booked him in for Monday, given he needs the back teeth done I've consented to the anaesthetic as I think it'll be less stressful for him. I hope I'm just being paranoid, the vet was really pleased with his body condition since she last saw him he's gained weight and I must remind myself that just because he looks odd doesn't mean he's about to keel over. He's at no greater risk than anyone else, so fingers crossed for him. I'm sending Lilac along with him for company as he does get stressed. She will not be amused [emoji23]

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Omi said:

I'm sorry that Teddy does need a dental, but the rest of the examination was really good news. It's great that he's put on weight (lots of treats eh ) and reassuring that apart from a slightly wonky head he's perfectly healthy

It's nice for him to have Lilac for company and I hope she manages to help with his stress.

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