Dewey's done.. And fine, but.... - Maltese Dogs Forum : Spoiled Maltese Forums

**Furbabies mom** · 11-15-2012, 12:52 PM

The vet called and said Dewey did really well with surgery, and actually came out of the anesthetic really fast. They pulled two baby teeth, but the vet didn't pull all baby teeth still there, because he doesn't see any adult teeth coming in yet, to take their place! He asked me about his diet and was concerned about the calcium level. So... He wants to see him in a month to see if the remaining baby teeth come out on their own, and if the adult teeth are coming in. He then went back to look at his records about the BAT test and told me to keep him on the food I'm I'm feeding him now. at first he wanted him on puppy food until he looked at his charts. Now.... What does all this mean??? should I be concerned??? I actually see two vets in the practice(I like them both) and the other vet was the one that I was seeing about the BAT test. He comes home after 4:00.

**StevieB** · 11-15-2012, 12:59 PM

Does puppy food have higher protein? If so, maybe it's just he wants to keep the protein levels down, isn't that important with MVD dogs? I'm sure Laurel and Hardy and Violet hope all Dewey's baby teeth fall out and the new ones never come in!!

**edelweiss** · 11-15-2012, 01:03 PM

Maybe that is why he is biting so much---still hatching the other ones. Lisi bites lots of stuff---the round chair rail bottom of my kitchen chairs this week---had to do bitter apple. I keep finding her w/little wood chips (from where?) in her mouth too!
I would not worry at this point as he isn't going to show. Sometimes it is a blessing as the mouth is too small to support all teeth---at least that was the case w/my daughters.

**MoonDog** · 11-15-2012, 01:10 PM

Glad he did well Deb! I bet the other vet will be able to shed some light on the food issue.

**aksm4** · 11-15-2012, 01:21 PM

Fantasticccc news he came out of anesthesia fast , i pray to hear that about Becky in January when i spay her !!!

**Grace'sMom** · 11-15-2012, 01:22 PM

I'm glad he did great and is awake

Try not to worry about it right now. Get Dewey back to his usual feisty self first

May mean his food doesn't have enough calcium in it.... could always add calcium for him if that is needed.

**eiksaa** · 11-15-2012, 01:39 PM

Great to hear Dewey did well in surgery!

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**aprilb** · 11-15-2012, 01:43 PM

Glad to hear Dewey is doing well after surgery..

**Summergirl73** · 11-15-2012, 01:45 PM

Glad Dewey is doing well

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**Zoe's Mom88** · 11-15-2012, 02:10 PM

So happy that he is fine.

11-15-2012, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Furbabies mom Maltese Guru Name: Deborah Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8,955	Dewey's done.. And fine, but.... The vet called and said Dewey did really well with surgery, and actually came out of the anesthetic really fast. They pulled two baby teeth, but the vet didn't pull all baby teeth still there, because he doesn't see any adult teeth coming in yet, to take their place! He asked me about his diet and was concerned about the calcium level. So... He wants to see him in a month to see if the remaining baby teeth come out on their own, and if the adult teeth are coming in. He then went back to look at his records about the BAT test and told me to keep him on the food I'm I'm feeding him now. at first he wanted him on puppy food until he looked at his charts. Now.... What does all this mean??? should I be concerned??? I actually see two vets in the practice(I like them both) and the other vet was the one that I was seeing about the BAT test. He comes home after 4:00. __________________ Deborah and my Fluffs, Laurel, Violet , Hardy and Dewey!

11-15-2012, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
edelweiss Maltese Guru Name: sandi Dog's Name: Kitzel & Liesl Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 9,077	Maybe that is why he is biting so much---still hatching the other ones. Lisi bites lots of stuff---the round chair rail bottom of my kitchen chairs this week---had to do bitter apple. I keep finding her w/little wood chips (from where?) in her mouth too! I would not worry at this point as he isn't going to show. Sometimes it is a blessing as the mouth is too small to support all teeth---at least that was the case w/my daughters. __________________ Qui me amat, amet et canem meum. (Who loves me will love my dog also.), - St. Bernard "Life without a maltese is like summer without ice-cream." - St. Edelweiss

11-15-2012, 01:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
MoonDog Maltese Guru Name: Robin Dog's Name: Phoebe Trixibell (adopted) and Griffin (Bonnie's Angel) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N Florida Posts: 3,352	Glad he did well Deb! I bet the other vet will be able to shed some light on the food issue. __________________ I would hate to live in a world without dogs, glass, or wine...

11-15-2012, 01:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,965	I'm glad he did great and is awake Try not to worry about it right now. Get Dewey back to his usual feisty self first May mean his food doesn't have enough calcium in it.... could always add calcium for him if that is needed. __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

11-15-2012, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
eiksaa Maltese Guru Name: Aastha Dog's Name: Gustave & Mieka Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,425	Great to hear Dewey did well in surgery! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

11-15-2012, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
StevieB Super Moderator Name: Celeta Dog's Name: Steve (a rescue) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 1,496	Does puppy food have higher protein? If so, maybe it's just he wants to keep the protein levels down, isn't that important with MVD dogs? I'm sure Laurel and Hardy and Violet hope all Dewey's baby teeth fall out and the new ones never come in!!

11-15-2012, 01:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
aksm4 Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,167	Fantasticccc news he came out of anesthesia fast , i pray to hear that about Becky in January when i spay her !!!

11-15-2012, 01:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
aprilb Maltese Guru Name: April Dog's Name: Rose, Lily, & Eva Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southeastern U.S. Posts: 5,100	Glad to hear Dewey is doing well after surgery.. __________________

11-15-2012, 01:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Summergirl73 Maltese Guru Name: Bridget Dog's Name: Lady Bella (and Katie & Lucky at The Bridge) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,825	Glad Dewey is doing well . __________________ "A weed is just a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered."

11-15-2012, 02:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,784	So happy that he is fine.

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