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**Ladysmom** · 11-15-2012, 02:19 PM

I wonder why your vet didn't just take an xray of his mouth while he was asleep? That would have told him whether there were adult teeth under the baby teeth or not.

**pippersmom** · 11-15-2012, 02:39 PM

Glad the surgery is over.

**kaeco510** · 11-15-2012, 02:48 PM

So happy to hear that Dewey is fine!

**Fluffdoll** · 11-15-2012, 02:55 PM

Yay good for Dewey!

Btw how old is he?

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**Furbabies mom** · 11-15-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluffdoll

Yay good for Dewey!

Btw how old is he?

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6 months

**Furbabies mom** · 11-15-2012, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladysmom

I wonder why your vet didn't just take an xray of his mouth while he was asleep? That would have told him whether there were adult teeth under the baby teeth or not.

I don't know, I'll ask? The baby teeth not coming out isn't worrying me, it's why his calcium level may be off. From 3months until the BAT test he was on Red Barn and a puppy food. When his BAT came back, the vet said to give him adult food because of the lower protein. He has been on Fromm 4 star and Earthborn Holistic small breed with some Fresh Pet.

**jmm** · 11-15-2012, 04:56 PM

A simple x-ray would have answered the question. It is not uncommon for toy breeds to:
1. Not have adult teeth
2. Have adult teeth that come in late
Both of these are usually genetic...but often breeders in the U.S. do not pay attention or even know what full dentition in a Maltese looks like. Neither is a big deal - baby teeth can be left if they are not loose and there is no adult tooth to come in.

**Furbabies mom** · 11-15-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jmm

A simple x-ray would have answered the question. It is not uncommon for toy breeds to:
1. Not have adult teeth
2. Have adult teeth that come in late
Both of these are usually genetic...but often breeders in the U.S. do not pay attention or even know what full dentition in a Maltese looks like. Neither is a big deal - baby teeth can be left if they are not loose and there is no adult tooth to come in.

Thanks!!

**Snowbody** · 11-15-2012, 05:15 PM

So glad he came through the surgery fine. Can you talk to the vet with any questions when you pick Dewey up? Otherwise call the other vet tomorrow to discuss what's up. It might not be a big deal so have them clarify. There is AE calcium that could be added to his food.

**zooeysmom** · 11-15-2012, 06:37 PM

So glad Dewey did well with his neuter. Give him a kiss for me

11-15-2012, 02:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ladysmom Maltese Guru Name: Marj Dog's Name: Bailey and Lady at the Bridge Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17,329	I wonder why your vet didn't just take an xray of his mouth while he was asleep? That would have told him whether there were adult teeth under the baby teeth or not. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLadys...s/182366213341

11-15-2012, 02:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
pippersmom Maltese Guru Name: Kathy Dog's Name: Pipper Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,376	Glad the surgery is over. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.

11-15-2012, 02:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fluffdoll Maltese Guru Name: Marisol Dog's Name: Kelly (Maltese) Dolce (Toy Poodle) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Panama, Central America. Posts: 474	Yay good for Dewey! Btw how old is he? Sent from my iPad using PG Free __________________

11-15-2012, 04:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
jmm Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,686	A simple x-ray would have answered the question. It is not uncommon for toy breeds to: 1. Not have adult teeth 2. Have adult teeth that come in late Both of these are usually genetic...but often breeders in the U.S. do not pay attention or even know what full dentition in a Maltese looks like. Neither is a big deal - baby teeth can be left if they are not loose and there is no adult tooth to come in. __________________ JMM - JaMi Maltese, Home to Performance Maltese Becoming a Follower on our Blog!!!

11-15-2012, 05:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
Snowbody Maltese Guru Name: Susan Dog's Name: Tyler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 18,298	So glad he came through the surgery fine. Can you talk to the vet with any questions when you pick Dewey up? Otherwise call the other vet tomorrow to discuss what's up. It might not be a big deal so have them clarify. There is AE calcium that could be added to his food. __________________

11-15-2012, 02:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
kaeco510 Maltese Guru Name: Kaitlin Dog's Name: Sadie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 200	So happy to hear that Dewey is fine!

11-15-2012, 06:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
zooeysmom Maltese Guru Name: Elisabeth Dog's Name: Zooey (North Central Animal Shelter) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,441	So glad Dewey did well with his neuter. Give him a kiss for me __________________ Elisabeth & Zooey

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