My Chihuahua has loose, rotting teeth. Can I pull them myself?

Question

My 6 year old Chihuahua has multiple rotting teeth that are completely loose and she won't eat food we can't afford a vet so should we pull them or just wait for them to fall out and take the chances of her swallowing one please get back to me as soon as possible. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I would not pull them. Even though the teeth appear loose,, they will still have fairly good attachments to their dental ligaments. If you pull, this will be quite painful & the resulting tear will cause quite a bit of bleeding. The bleeding will stop, but it can be quite a bit of blood that may need compression or cautery to stop. If Marley swallows a tooth, it will pass with no problems, so no need to worry about this. You might want to find out if there is any low income veterinary care in your area. Your veterinarian might be able to guide you. You may also want to check out some payment options such as https://www.cafecredit.com & https://www.scratchpay.com. Good luck & thanks for using PetCoach.

My Chihuahua has loose, rotting teeth. Can I pull them myself?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

What's the best way to feed my hamster when I'm going on a trip?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

Is Purina Layer Pellets good for chickens? What other feeds exist?

My newly adopted pet won't eat hay. What can I do to encourage it?

Share