Thinking of another rescue - need advice

[keepmotoring]

We are thinking or another rescue who is 6 years old. We have gotten a rescue from this group before.

This dog just had most teeth pulled and had to have a permanent pin in her jaw. Since we have never dealt with any thing like this, what problems may arise in the future?

If anyone has any advice, please let me know. Thanks Jan

[dturm]

Not having teeth isn't a problem. Why is there a pin in the jaw? Six is pretty young to have lost all the teeth due to dental disease, but if this dog was malnourished for a long time and during tooth development, could be the reason. Many dogs will continue to gum hard food, so you may not even have to have special diets.

Sounds like this poor puppy needs a good home.

Doug, DVM

[DownTheAvenue]

I am currently fostering a 9 to 11 year old who is missing most of his teeth- just a few in the very back remain. I soften his hard kibble with chicken broth (water works equally well). Other than that, he gets no special treatment, and eats the occasional Milk Bone dog biscuit without any problem.