Is anesthesia safe for senior dog with breathing issues & loose tooth?

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Hello, my dog has a loose tooth, her teeth are bad in general. I tried to do a non-anasthesia dental cleaning, but i was told that there would be bleeding and only an anasthesia cleaning would work for my dog. I worry a lot because my dog is a chug(pug/chihuahua mix), therefore her breathing isn't always the greatest, she's almost 11 years old and I fear that if she goes under anesthesia, she won't wake up and die. But I fear that if i don't get her teeth cleaned it will be bad. What do u think? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 15 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It is never safe to do a non-anesthetic dental, and it should never be preformed on a dog. I can understand your concern, but Daisy does need that loose tooth removed and her teeth cleaned. PetCoach has a great article about why you should never chose non-anesthetic dentals that discusses if anesthesia is safe, and what happens when a pet's mouth is cleaned under anesthesia. I will link the article below so hopefully some of your concerns will be alleviated. As for her breathing, dogs who have a short snout typically breathe better with an ET tube (endotracheal tube) which is used during a dental procedure. I would recommend having it done if your vet feels it's safe, as it will make Daisy so much more comfortable. https://www.petcoach.co/article/what-s-the-deal-with-anesthesia-free-dental-cleanings/0

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