Hobo's teeth & Pacer's face...pic added

Poor little Hobo had to go to the vet today. He was supposed to go last week, but he knew something was up and wouldn't let me near him! He's been yelping for a couple weeks when he chews. He can eat soaked kibble, but nothing hard at all. Hobo's always been a very enthusastic eater. Dinner is the highlight of his whole day. He's still eating his squishy kibble, but not with his usual joy.

He was a doofus at the clinic. Did his happy dance on the scale! Sat on my lap in the exam room! Fortunately, he did actually yelp like he does when he eats so the vet could hear the ear piercing noise! Hobo has a phenomonal pain tolerance. He rarely yelped through his entire recovery from the wolf attack and he has some hideous injuries at that time. It takes alot to get a yelp out of Psycho Puppy.

He starts anti-biotics today and they are squeezing him in for surgery on Monday. It looks like he'll loose most of his molars on his top jaw. His front teeth, canines ect look really good, but his back teeth on top are rotten!

A woman in the waiting room asked if he was just a puppy. He is quite small...50 pounds, solid muscle and very compactly built. I don't think she believed me when I told her he just turned 10! He does have a few other age related problems. His eyes are getting cloudy and he has several lipomas. I don't think of Hobo as a senior so that was a little hard to hear!

he'll always be your baby. sorry to read his teeth are painful, did the vet give any pain meds till the surgery?

Awww Hobo. So very sorry about the mouth ouchies. Tell mommie to give you a great big hug for me.

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Originally Posted by joycenalex

did the vet give any pain meds till the surgery?

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Yes, he can have a quarter of a meloxicam pill every day. I have both meloxicam and it's canine equivalent, Metacam, at home so he didn't have to prescribe any more.

Aw, poor guy. Will he be able to chew alright with all those teeth gone? I had to laugh picturing you in the waiting room with him in you lap. And yes, it is very hard to accept our loved furry ones getting old. I'm concerned about Dasher's eyes, too. They're cloudy.

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Aw, poor guy. Will he be able to chew alright with all those teeth gone? I had to laugh picturing you in the waiting room with him in you lap. And yes, it is very hard to accept our loved furry ones getting old. I'm concerned about Dasher's eyes, too. They're cloudy.

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The vet said once his gums heal he shouldn't have any trouble chewing. He'll still have his bottom teeth and his canines so I think he'll be ok.

Hobo is usually very friendly, but not a snuggler. He's not one of the dogs who curls up on the couch with us or tries to sleep on the bed. He's not a lap dog normally, but he seemed to think it was a good idea today! He's a goof!

Hobo's eyes don't look really cloudy to me yet, but when the vet shone his light in them...oh, my! They are definately cloudy. Dr. Kim says Hobo can see, but it's probably starting be like looking through a frosty window for him. Sleet's eyes are the same way, but her clouds are much more visible.

aw, hobo. stop it! none of us want you getting old. i hope he's able to find some relief once he's teeth are removed. that's gotta hurt having those teeth in there right now, poor fellow.

Owie!! Good luck Hobo!

Poor Hobo. Tooth pain is the pits. :( I hope the surgery Monday helps
his mouth heal up quickly.

Ouchie Hobo!

Best of luck on Monday!!

Dear Hobo,

I heard you are going to have some teeth out. I just had a nasty broken molar removed a couple of weeks ago. Here's some tips:

1. Look pathetic as long as possible. The humans are suckers for that big-eyed stare and downturned mouth. Even better if you can wrinkle your forehead a bit too.

2. Don't let them catch you eating your kibble enthusiastically too soon. If they feel sorry for you, they will give you all sorts of tender goodies that are usually off limits.

3. Enjoy being in the limelight for a while, after all, we seniors aren't going to be around forever and this is a little reminder to your people.

4. Happy dances are allowed!

All in all, it wasn't so bad getting dental work done after all. And I can still chew anythig I want to.

Wooos to you,

Star

Woooos, buddy.

Mom told me about your cloudy eyes. Take it from me, you'll be fine in site of the fuzzy vision. What do humans think we have noses for, anyway?

Sherman

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so so sorry to hear this! its so sad! I hope he will be alright after this operation! Keep Strong Hobo! You will be find :D

Poor Hobo. You will be fine without a few teefies. I wonder if they make dog dentures?? :p Hugs to you!!

I'll be thinking of Hobo and hope the surgery goes smoothly. He's a tough little guy, I have a feeling he will hardly notice any difference!

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Originally Posted by cyber-sibes

Dear Hobo,

I heard you are going to have some teeth out. I just had a nasty broken molar removed a couple of weeks ago. Here's some tips:

1. Look pathetic as long as possible. The humans are suckers for that big-eyed stare and downturned mouth. Even better if you can wrinkle your forehead a bit too.

2. Don't let them catch you eating your kibble enthusiastically too soon. If they feel sorry for you, they will give you all sorts of tender goodies that are usually off limits.

3. Enjoy being in the limelight for a while, after all, we seniors aren't going to be around forever and this is a little reminder to your people.

4. Happy dances are allowed!

All in all, it wasn't so bad getting dental work done after all. And I can still chew anythig I want to.

Wooos to you,

Star

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I love this. :D I can just hear them saying this. Hobo - you're in my prayers. I hate teeth pain myself - and doggies tolerate so much more. I'm routing for you. We all love you here at PT even though we've never met you. Sending kisses and hugs.

Mommy - by the way, did you do a geriatric screening before scheduling the surgery? I started doing screenings when my dogs reached 9 years and older. It's a safer way of making sure the seniors are "okay" enough for surgery.

Hi God ~

Just sayin "HI" an remindin You that You've got a Dental Job wiff
Mr. Hobo up inna Yukon inna mornin.

Tubby an Paenut have da Silver Klowd Express all gassed up ...
an they suggest da Uneeform uvva Day might outta be da Flannel Skrubbies
anna fur-lined Halo. Flippie-Flopz are optional, Your choice.

We're all prayin You anna Sir Jury Guys can find sum Gud Wunz to leave
in his mouff - so's he kan *gnaw* onna Moose Bone wheneber he getz da urge.

We'll be krossin Pawz & Klawz till we hear he's dun & outta Sir Jury.

THANKS fur Your Help, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

{{{{{HUGS FOR HOBO}}}}} :) I hope you do well tomorrow buddy!! :D

-Monday-
Did Hobo get his teefies out today?
(Maybe I'm asking too early, it's after 7 pm here, not sure of the time difference)

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Originally Posted by cyber-sibes

-Monday-
Did Hobo get his teefies out today?
(Maybe I'm asking too early, it's after 7 pm here, not sure of the time difference)

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It's just after four here. I can't pick them up til 5. I called at 2:00 and they were just finishing Hobo's surgery. Vet said "so far so good". Pacer had to go in today too, an unscheduled emergency drop-off. He is apparently awake and doing well too. I don't even want to think about what the bill for today is going to be!

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Originally Posted by Glacier

Pacer had to go in today too, an unscheduled emergency drop-off.

He is apparently awake and doing well too.

I don't even want to think about what the bill for today is going to be!

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WHAT HAPPENED to Poor Pacer!???? :confused:

Prayers that he's OK!

Y'know ...
for all the Enjoyment we get from living the Wandering Spirits Tails ...

maybe we otta Pass da Hat and send a Contribution towards the
*Phunn* & Phrolick* we all really enjoy!

;)

I hope his mouth doesn't hurt too much while it's getting well. I had meant to remember to ask about him today so I'm glad someone did. We'll be watching for an update and maybe pics? Give him some lovin' from us, ok?

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WHAT HAPPENED to Poor Pacer!???? :confused:

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Pacer got a puncture wound above his eye on Thursday night. He came between Pingo and her tennis balls. Her hips were bugging her that night and she was a little testy. I don't think she meant to bite Pacer. She meant to run him away from her treasures. Pingo isn't a fighter and it went no farther than one lunge. I think she connected by accident!

I called the after hours line and talked to the doc. It looked like a pretty basic puncture so we decided not to bring him in. They won't suture a puncture anyway. Rick gave me some antibiotics without seeing Pacer, which they don't usually do, but since I'm there so much, he did anyway! Over the weekend, the wound started to look worse instead of better. It looked infected to me, despite the antibiotics. So I left Pacer at the clinic and told them to clip, clean, suture--whatever they had to do so the infection doesn't get any closer to his eye.

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Originally Posted by Glacier

Pacer got a puncture wound above his eye on Thursday night.
He came between Pingo and her tennis balls.

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<ouwchie>

Memo to Pacer: Get your OWN Tennie Balls!

Memo to Pingo: A simple <Grrrrr> will do!

Hope God had time for the Two-fur-Wun Special today!

Feel Better Quick, Kids!!
;)

tamara, did you consider a vet tech degree. you'd need one maybe two classes.

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Originally Posted by joycenalex

tamara, did you consider a vet tech degree. you'd need one maybe two classes.

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I never considered it, until I got all these guys. But such classes aren't available up here and I could never afford this pack on what a vet tech makes. They are grossly underpaid! I have occasionally stayed and acted as a tech--usually for an after hours call!


The boys are home. Hobo is essentially his usual self. A little calmer, but that's it. He lost five teeth--the three big molars on his upper left jaw, one on the right and one of the smaller teeth on the right. He ate a bit of canned food for dinner without any trouble. He does love his food! He wants to go outside and play but he's not real stable on his feet right now.

Pacer looks like h#ll! Stuart says he looks like a gargoyle. Some of the tissue underneath the original puncture had died. So they had to open his face up a bit and take out the dead tissue. They stitched that up, but left the bottom open so the infection and other assorted disgusting things could drain out. Blood on a white dog is even more awful looking than it is on a darker dog! I have to flush Pacer's wound twice a day and blot up the discharge regularly. It's disgusting. He has to wear an ecollar for a week or so. The bite-not collar doesn't keep him from pawing his face so he can't wear that!

:( Pooooor Pacer! Hopefully all of it will heal up quickly now. Yuck, I don't envy you, it sounds awful.
I'm glad Hobo is his happy self, I love that little guy! Hugs & skritches to both of them. :)

Awww, Pacer. Poor baby. You know, if you wanted tennis balls sweetie, all you had to do was ask. Now, if you want some tennis balls of your own I'd be happy to send you some so you leave Miss Pingo and her tennis balls alone. I do hope your sweet doggie face feels better soon.

Hobo, glad to hear you're doing so well. Remember, you need to milk the recovery some though buddy.

Oh, wow, poor Pacer. That sounds horrible. I imagine Pingo feels terribly. I'm sorry it turned out so nasty (both for Pacer and for you!).

You mentioned vet techs are underpaid...I forget what you and Stuart do for a living, care to share? (I know I've asked before, but I forget!)

Goodness...Don't know how I've missed all of this but I'm sending big hugs to all!!

Glad to hear everyone is home and doing fine now:D

Tamara just a question...
Do huskies normally have a lot of problems with their teeth? Just wondering if this is something I'm going to look forward to as Roxey gets older.

OuChIe!! :eek:
Pacer.... Wrong place... wrong time huh?
Don't worry, it's happened to us all at one time or another.
Fell better soon!

Glad to hear Hobo hardly notices his missing teethies!

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Originally Posted by anna_66

Tamara just a question...
Do huskies normally have a lot of problems with their teeth? Just wondering if this is something I'm going to look forward to as Roxey gets older.

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This is the first dental problem we've had that I can relate at all to age. Muskwa lost a canine, but he tried to chew through a fence! Kayleigh has lost two molars, but they were cracked when she got here. She had a stick wedged across the roof of her mouth for who knows how long before we adopted her. It damaged the teeth it was pressing on. None of the other dogs have dental problems. Sleet is 14 and her teeth are worn down, but she has no problems chewing ect.

Glad Hobo is doing okay. Poor Pacer!! I hope he heals up quickly.

I think maybe Joyce was suggesting a Vet Tech degree for you so you'd be able to treat your own pack. ;)

Wednesday evening.....


Hobo is Hobo again...wolfing down his dinner, doing his happy dance for any ol' silly reason, bouncing all around the yard, napping on the deck...perfectly normal. I didn't even give him a painkiller today.

Pacer is improving. He's been outside most of the day in his pen with Chum. They are good friends. Pacer is running around, ears and tail up. He ate well and he seems much happier today.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...lingbetter.jpg
It probably doesn't look like to you guys, but this is a vast improvement over just yesterday!

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Originally Posted by Glacier

Hobo is Hobo again ...

Pacer is improving.
Pacer is running around, ears and tail up.
He ate well and he seems much happier today.

It probably doesn't look like to you guys,
but this is a vast improvement over just yesterday!

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:eek:
<gasp>
<almost passes out>

OMG!
Glad I didn't see the "Before" pix!

We'll take your word for it that this is "better" ...
Sure hope it returns to All Fixed, Looks Good - SOON!

Feel Better soon, Kids!
;)

YIKES!!! :eek:
Phred... I'm there with ya! Glad I didn't see the before picture!
And to think... this picture of Pacer isn't even a Close Up!!! :eek:
Wowza! :eek:

Gentle hugs to you Pacer, how about I send you a tennis ball of your own okay??

So glad to hear Hobo's back to normal, dancin' for his dinner!