Hi Jackie, This type of cleaning is not for dogs with gingivitis or any type of peridontal disease. It is far less invasive as they do not clean up under the gum line. Antibacterial solution (the same type that vets use) is used, but antibiotics are not given. I have heard of using a short course of antibiotics (the day prior, the day of and the day after) for Cavaliers who are having their teeth cleaned using general anesthesia, but only for those with murmurs. I know that it is recommended that people who have heart murmurs or who have medical implanted devices of any sort (artificial joints, breast implants etc.)take a short course of antibiotics prior to having any invasive dental procedures. I do know that Dr. Michael Lesser, a board certified cardiologist who participates in CKCSC, USA Health Fairs for COTW, has had the teeth of his own two Cavaliers cleaned without the use of anesthesia by the same person that I use.
All the best, Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Hello, > >Are these teeth cleanings accompanied by antibotics? I had always heard it >recommended that Cavaliers have a course of antirobe for several days prior >to and for several more days after any dental procedure. > >Jackie > >On Fri, 4 Oct 2002 16:03:55 -0700, Sharon Crawford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >wrote: > > >>>I cannot speak to any scenario other than what took place when I had > >Anethesia free cleaning on my dogs and cats in my home, and in this > >instance, the instuments were sterilized after each use. I know this >because > >I was there the entire time.<< > >========================================================= >"Magic Commands": >to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL >to start it up gain click here: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. >Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > >All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
