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blog or question: Hi, I use to take my other Bichon to the vet. to get her teeth cleaned.
Well she was 12 yrs. old when she died from kidney problems. I later
heard that getting their teeth cleaned can cause serious kidney problems
and they die from the stuff they give them to calm them down when the
vet id cleaning their teeth.
answer: What a great question! We hear this a lot, too. There are so many things that go with teeth cleaning that are variables depending on the vet you take your pet to. First of all, the drugs used to sedate the dogs don't directly cause kidney problems, but using a higher than normal dose can cause problems, and also the indirect effects of the drugs. Some drugs will lower blood pressure, and if your pet doesn't have an IV catheter in place delivering fluids, that low blood pressure can be hard on the kidneys. Pets should always be under anesthesia and not just sedated to get a thorough teeth cleaning. It is the only way to do the job right. Another hazard to the kidneys is the bacteria in the tartar on the teeth. The kidney is one of the prime places those little clumps of bacteria will travel to in the bloodstream. So if an animal has bad teeth, it's kidneys are already fighting these bacteria. Worse yet, if no injection of antibiotics is given at the time of the teeth cleaning, all the bacteria knocked loose during the procedure are a big additional hazard to the kidneys. Animals should always go home on antibiotics from a teeth cleaning as well, to protect them for days afterward. Bloodwork before the dental procedure is another way to know what is going on not only with the kidneys, but with the other organs, too. This is essential for knowing how much fluids and anesthetic drugs the animal needs, and if there are special concerns that we as the veterinarians need to be aware of. So all of these things contribute to the success or failure of the dental procedure in keeping your pet healthy. Dr. Jeff had a good Litterbox question dealing with another question along the same lines. You can view it here, just scroll down to the question dated 1/12/14. We have a special report entitled "8 Secrets Your Vet Doesn't Want You To Know" that addresses this as well as a few other topics. It will be available soon, and I would be happy to send you a copy when it is ready if you send me the address you would like it mailed to.
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answer: What a great question! We hear this a lot, too. There are so many things that go with teeth cleaning that are variables depending on the vet you take your pet to. First of all, the drugs used to sedate the dogs don't directly cause kidney problems, but using a higher than normal dose can cause problems, and also the indirect effects of the drugs. Some drugs will lower blood pressure, and if your pet doesn't have an IV catheter in place delivering fluids, that low blood pressure can be hard on the kidneys. Pets should always be under anesthesia and not just sedated to get a thorough teeth cleaning. It is the only way to do the job right. Another hazard to the kidneys is the bacteria in the tartar on the teeth. The kidney is one of the prime places those little clumps of bacteria will travel to in the bloodstream. So if an animal has bad teeth, it's kidneys are already fighting these bacteria. Worse yet, if no injection of antibiotics is given at the time of the teeth cleaning, all the bacteria knocked loose during the procedure are a big additional hazard to the kidneys. Animals should always go home on antibiotics from a teeth cleaning as well, to protect them for days afterward. Bloodwork before the dental procedure is another way to know what is going on not only with the kidneys, but with the other organs, too. This is essential for knowing how much fluids and anesthetic drugs the animal needs, and if there are special concerns that we as the veterinarians need to be aware of. So all of these things contribute to the success or failure of the dental procedure in keeping your pet healthy. Dr. Jeff had a good Litterbox question dealing with another question along the same lines. You can view it here, just scroll down to the question dated 1/12/14. We have a special report entitled "8 Secrets Your Vet Doesn't Want You To Know" that addresses this as well as a few other topics. It will be available soon, and I would be happy to send you a copy when it is ready if you send me the address you would like it mailed to.
I hope this helps, and I would also like to use your question/comment in one of my emails, with your name removed, if that is ok with you. Please let me know.
Thanks for reading and responding to our emails!
