UPDATE - kinda short

First - the vet did call me earlier this afternoon, about 1:30, to let me know that Shasta was done with her teeth cleaning and now awake - doing fine HOWEVER (why do they always throw that word in the way) he had to pull two of her smaller teeth and due to the condition of her teeth (bad) and there were a few teeth a little loose, she would probably need a good teeth cleaning on a more regular basis.  When I picked her up he told me she did have a little gum disease - due to excess tarter, the gums had receded in spots which had helped loosen the teeth.  He did say that she did really well, no problems with the anesthesia and didn't have any problems waking up.

So I will be making more of an effort to brush her teeth and also switching to only biscuits or crunchy-type treats and those that are healthy or organic.  The treats that are more soft are out except for those healthy training treats that are small.  The B-bratz are already eating a good quality kibble - we are in the process of switching back to Castor and Pollux since Taste of the Wild is on the recall list.  And of course I will try to keep a couple deer antlers on hand - the two that their Aunt Sis brought back from Colorado are still being nawed on and otherwise enjoyed by the Beaglebratz.  They never get rawhide chews or bones - I have heard of to many bad experiences and besides - there are enough treats I like for them readily available.  

IF anyone has any other ideas to control Shasta's toofer problem, just leave me a comment.  Both dogs do love the little mini carrots plus broccoli and cauliflower so they are getting those as well as cottage cheese and regular cheese for added calcium - just not a lot of either since they gain weight so easily.  Ok - gotta go for now.

~Kim, Shiloh'N Shasta~