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Care for old dog with 10 teeth extracted2007-11-25 3:00:19

My folks adopted an older dog with peridontal disease. He just had 10 teeth extracted, unfortunately. After the operation, he felt very tired and did not have an appetite.

The dog was not that well-taken care of before the adoption--he ate a lot of human food and now refuses to be on a kibble diet. Thus, my folks gave him some chicken, rice, steamed vegeatables, and some crumbled kibble for food.

Now that he just had extractions, what should he eat? What else should they do to care for him?

Answers:

Poor old guy! I think your parents have the right idea as far as good foods for him. Chicken and veggies are good for dogs and he's used to human food. Given that he's got 10 teeth missing and he's probably already tender, don't offer hard, dry food until he's healed. It's likely that he'll never be able to eat it again. Also, he's not hungry because he's not healed; expect that for a few days. But, if he loses weight, refuses hydration and doesn't eat for more than three days, call your vet.

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Surely the vet gave you antibiotics to give for a few days.

If he was mine I would mix him some kibble w/can dog food. He'll be ok.

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Try baby food to start then soft wet dog food

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Depending on what teeth were extracted, he may never be able to handle eating kibble again. The chicken, rice, and steamed veggies is one of the best diets you can give an older dog. It's nutritious, will fill the dog up, and will be easy on its mouth and tummy. Supplement the dog's diet with liquid vitamins and soft (canned) high-quality dog food.

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Kibble is not necessarily good, just cheap.