I need Advice and NOW.....UPDATE post 14

**mr.chiwawa** · 09-21-2008, 06:02 PM

So Mister was playing on the bed running around and such. Then I noticed that one of this teeth fell out. I called the ER vet and they said to bring him in if it looks as if the tooth broke off. Now here is where it gets hard. I can't tell if it has broken off or not. Thus I dont know wether to bring him in or not. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me I dont know what to do. Bring him in or wait a few days...due to work I wouldnt beable to get him to the normal vet until tuesday.

**pomtzu** · 09-21-2008, 06:09 PM

Well if it was my dog and he wasn't in any kind of pain - I'd wait. It isn't anything life threatening.

**Karen** · 09-21-2008, 06:23 PM

Does it have a root? Or is there a broken rest of a tooth still in his mouth? Put it in a cup of milk if it is a broken tooth, and get him there now. Otherwise you can wait, as they won't be able to repair it by Tuesday. If the whole tooth fell out, I don't think there is much they can do.

**Giselle** · 09-21-2008, 06:25 PM

How old is he? Could it be a retained deciduous baby tooth that suddenly decides it wants out?

**Catlady711** · 09-21-2008, 06:35 PM

A whole tooth should have a smooth rounded end for a root, something like this (for a canine tooth anyways).... http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/hand.../dogtooth3.jpg

If it doesn't have something like that, or similar if it's a multi root tooth, then there is probably a broken part still in the jaw.

**mr.chiwawa** · 09-21-2008, 11:26 PM

So I took Mister to our local ER vet. And the verdict is it is broken off.

They dont do dental work there so I still have to see our regular vet. They gave me an antibotic untill I could get to see the vet....Oh but wait the story doesnt end there.. this is Mister we are talking about

I came home and gave him the dose as they ordered and guess what happened...
He had a allergic reaction to it. I called and told them They said he could have some bendryl and watch him

So after a pricy and so far sleepless night I would LOVE some prayers and paws crossed for when we go to the vet Tuesday I promise to keep you all updated and thanks a million for you quick responses.

PS...Mister is 2 years old..