If you don't plan to spay, then that extra danger of extra anesthesia is not there anyhow....I was just mentioning that because the fewer times one has to go under, the better. So, if someone plans to s/n, then better to go ahead and do the teeth at the same time :-) Marsha
----- Original Message ----- From: Stefanie Brannan To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi's Retaining Baby Teeth I would do it when she gets spayed but I am not planning on spaying her. I am planning on breeding Cricket. So she would have to be sedated just for her tooth extrations. I am going to ask around at other vet clinics because it seems most people are saying it cost them $5 per tooth! My vet is not even close to that in price! I live in a very expensive area, Northern Virginia, which is near Washington, DC. Maybe I will just have to drive further out to find a cheaper price. Stef and Cricket marsha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thankfully, I haven't had to experience it, but yes, it is pretty common among chis. Whish is why a lot of people decided to try to do a spay/neuter and a teeth extraction under the same anesthesia...saves money and only a one time danger.... Marsha ----- Original Message ----- From: Stefanie Brannan To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 5:04 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Chi's Retaining Baby Teeth Has anyone else had a Chi who retained some of their baby teeth? My 7 month old Chi, Cricket still has all four (2 upper and 2 lower) baby canine teeth and the adult teeth are growing in next to them! All four of the baby teeth are not falling out and not even loose. I asked the vet and he said they will have to be pulled. It is going to cost between $180 and $450, depending on the sedation/anesthesia used! The vet said this is a common problem in the smaller dogs. I had no idea. Any thoughts? Stef and Cricket -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta.
