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

[Glacier]

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!

[joycenalex]

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

[Queen of Poop]

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

[Glacier]

did the vet give any pain meds till the surgery?

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.

[dukedogsmom]

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.

[Glacier]

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.

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.

[finn's mom]

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.

[ramanth]

Owie!! Good luck Hobo!

[lizbud]

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

[pitc9]

Ouchie Hobo!

Best of luck on Monday!!

[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

[cyber-sibes]

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

[Taz_Zoee]

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

[K9soul]

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!