John Haudenshield Webboard User Reg: 07-12-2001
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Just as a heads up to everyone.
My Malinois broke one of her upper canines while I was throwing a ball-on-a-rope for her. The opposite end of the rope has a ping-pong sized solid plastic ball on it to serve as a hand-hold. I believe she bit it, while grabbing the ball and it split her canine. I'm having the tooth extracted, and ultimately, I don't think it's going to result in any lasting issues, but is a big pain in the neck.
Again, just an FYI. BTW, I the ball was NOT a Leerburg product, and I'm not out to trash any particular product or manufacturer.
Michele McAtee Webboard User Reg: 02-05-2006
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Sorry to hear about your dogs tooth. I just wanted to add that this happened to my first dog...bottom right canine. She was only two, and the vet did give the option to "rebuild" the tooth. He explained at the time that eventually, we would likely need to extract it if and when an abcess would ever form. The thing lasted for another 10 years or so...
Just wanted to add that as an option in some cases. I'm sure it may not be available to all broken canines, depending on the break. But nice option nonetheless.
We opted for a root canal --- that particular dentist felt complications from the extraction had a greater likelihood of impacting scentwork .......... may be bs, may not - but other folks with SAR dogs recommended that.
Of course 6 months later she is diagnosed with HD.
I know they rarely remove the lower canines because the roots are integral to the jaw strength.
John Haudenshield Webboard User Reg: 07-12-2001
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Quote: michele mcatee
Sorry to hear about your dogs tooth. I just wanted to add that this happened to my first dog...bottom right canine. She was only two, and the vet did give the option to "rebuild" the tooth. He explained at the time that eventually, we would likely need to extract it if and when an abcess would ever form. The thing lasted for another 10 years or so...
Just wanted to add that as an option in some cases. I'm sure it may not be available to all broken canines, depending on the break. But nice option nonetheless.
The split in the tooth runs below the gum line, so the dentist recommended an extraction vs. a root canal & cap. The root canal and cap is possible if the break doesn't go below the gum.
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