Quote 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

I love this. 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.