Heart murmur.... is teeth cleaning safe!?I have a wonderful 10 year old Jack Russell Terrier. He is super active and incredibly happy. Last week at his check up we found out 2 things- 1. He has a slight heart murmur - heart disease that needs to be monitered and 2. He needs a teeth cleaning asap.
Now, I am worried about his teeth cleaning because I know it is riskier for people and dogs alike to endure any kind of surgery with a heart murmur. Any vets or pet owners with advice? Thank you!
also the reason this is so important (some of you ask, why can't you clean his teeth at home? or just a rubber cleaning toy?) is because this infection in his teeth can get into the bloodstream and to his heart. so it is essential that the vet does it. i just need to be sure it is safe. :)
Answer by bladedogsrule
Oh my gosh, well I know someone who had the exact same problem and they went ahead with the cleaning. The dog died. I'm sorry. Try giving your dog some raw beef bones from the butcher. They help with cleaning the teeth and are good for him.
Answer by santacruzhippie
well i dont have a pet but i do have a heart murmer..and i can tell you that before i get my teeth cleaned i have to take a large dose of antibiotics...so maybe there is an antibiotic like that for a dog??? ask your vet...
Answer by paintedrain2
Sometimes, you can find someone that has an alternative to teeth cleaning, than subjecting them to anesthesia. It wouldn't hurt to ask around.
Answer by chetco
Heart murmurs are of different degrees...Meaning, that some are more serious than others and pose more or less risk.. The vet who noted the murmur will know whether anesthesia is safe, as he certainly would want to avoid harming your dog..
I began feeding Canidae just over 2 years ago.. My OLD dog's teeth are sparkling clean! The vet was amazed..I have had 4 of my dogs, of all different ages, vet checked this year, and all have totally clean teeth..Just from feeding Canidae..
Answer by Ivory_Flame
With humans who have heart problems and need teeth cleaning they are to take antiobiotics before the treatment. I'm sure the same goes for the dog. I doubt any type of rawhide or bone will clean the teeth under the gingiva line and that is the most important to clean not the superficial or above the gumline. Having the or keeping that bacteria under the gumline wont help your dogs heart problem at all. It does need to be removed for it can cause abscesses and decay, broken teeth that are can become infected which will enter the bloodstream. There are chances w/any procedure you do. After the cleaning take care of his teeth yourself to not have to go through this again or prolong when the next cleaning might need to be done. Trust your vet..they went to school for this and passed boards.
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