Gary, I would put out the dry food. If Joseph feels comfortable eating it, he will. Just make sure to feed him his soft food so that you know he has eaten enough.

Temptations are hard, aren't they?? Maybe a soft treat might be better for him. It takes a little while for his gums to recover from dental surgery. When Amber had her surgery, I was worried too that it did not work because for a while she still had the pain.

It is hard to watch them in pain, but offer him the soft foods and treats and when his gums recover, he'll be back to eating whatever he likes.