I probably should have posted this last night, but I figured I'd wait until today so I could give a complete report on how she's doing after the dental surgery.The vet ended up having to pull out 3 teeth. He had hoped to only have to pull one, but the other two were bad and he couldn't save them. The blood tests showed that the infection hadn't spread to her bloodstream, so that's definitely good, and the vet says he doesn't expect her other teeth to have this problem, at least not for a while.
I dropped her off at 8:30 a.m. and was able to pick her up after 5 p.m. She was still very groggy from the drugs they gave her. It was pretty funny. She would be walking and start to fall over asleep. I really shouldn't laugh at her, but it was hard not to. One time she was sitting on the couch and decided to get up. I guess hopping off the couch took all her energy because once she got to the floor she could only take a couple steps then had to prop herself up against the couch. She gave me this really sad look until I went and picked her up. There were a few times when she was lying on the back of the couch and started leaning but of course she was leaning toward the cushions, she was about to fall off the back of the couch, would be a large drop for a 5 pound dog.
She was pretty grumpy despite not being very awake. Oreo was sitting on the couch a few feet away from her (I have a huge sectional couch) and he looked at her with a concerned but funny expression. Apparently she didn't like how he looked at her because she hopped up suddenly and chased him right off the couch. She then sat back down, but when Oreo tried to get back on the couch she took off chasing him across the room. You wouldn't think a 30-pound male dog would be so afraid of a 5-pound female dog.
I would have had to pay $1,150 for all the stuff they did yesterday if I didn't have Banfield's Wellness Plan for her. I only ended up paying $272 of the total cost. The wellness plan is better than most people's health insurance.
Today she's doing fine, but still a little tired. She doesn't seem to be in much pain, and she's eating fine. I think she's more annoyed that they trimmed her toenails while she was knocked out than the fact three of her teeth are missing. I just hope the wound on her face from the rupture heals up soon.
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Poor lil poochie. Get better soon Pearlz and try not to maim Oreo in the process
Awwww I hope she feels better soon. I know it's hard not to LOL when dogs come out of their fog. It's hilarious to watch them and I actually think they work it to their advantage..you know get more sympathy from ya..Hey they make you laugh what can i say.
awww she looks so sad
I think she was more mad at me for sticking a camera in her face more than she was sad. LOL
She hates having her picture taken
Poor Pearlz. She's looks cute all cuddled up against the pillows. Hope she heals fast!
Poor baby.
My Trixie had to have one tooth pulled a few years back, so I know what it's like.
Hope she makes a full recovery.
Awww, stay cozy Pearlz , sending cuddles and doggie treats, when you can handle them!
Hee verification "tater"...maybe Pearlz wants some tots!
Aaawwww..poor baby! They are so precious aren't they?
Poor girl!
I remember my baby one year ago having her mammals removed.
Thank god she is fine!
What a sweet baby. Our corgi is on his last legs. L-(
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