Colliewood Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi, A "friends" dog and I do mean "friend" as I would not let this happen and am really disgusted it has, is going to the vet tonight with what I think is gangrene on her teeth. Two weeks ago I told friend (husband) she needed to see vet as I could see infection and smell it. Today I washed her and she has four green teeth and gums. It is really grose. I made the appointment at vet for tonight and the wife and I are taking her, my question is the vet nurse mentioned that plaque can sometimes be green!!! Anyone seen that before? I think it looks just like mould as it has come up so quick, but just wanted to know if anyone has come across green plaque before??? ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Sounds like an infection from rotting teeth. The dog will have to dog under GA to have them cleaned and any rotting ones removed. How old is the dog and what breed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colliewood Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Sounds like an infection from rotting teeth. The dog will have to dog under GA to have them cleaned and any rotting ones removed.How old is the dog and what breed? That was my thought, but when nurse said plaque could be green I doubted myself. She is 10 ish and Staffy x Lab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 The green on the teeth will be plaque and if the breath is smelly the dog probably does have rotten teeth. It won't be gangrene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colliewood Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Got back not long ago. She needs up to four teeth out and is booked in for Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Yes I have seen people with green teeth, its plaque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) Tartar definitely comes in green, often accompanied by pus, 'death breath', exposed roots and loose teeth. Edited February 25, 2009 by Rappie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Tartar definitely comes in green, often accompanied by pus, 'death breath', exposed roots and loose teeth. Death breath and that lingering smell on your hands that makes eating lunch suddenly not so attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Tartar definitely comes in green, often accompanied by pus, 'death breath', exposed roots and loose teeth. Death breath and that lingering smell on your hands that makes eating lunch suddenly not so attractive. You've nevers said a truer word....Death Breath....Had a friend that insisted on taking one of these dog in the car at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I actually had a patient a little while ago, with teeth that I think were held in place by tartar, not tooth roots. He was very happy considering, but he stunk our whole treatment room out so badly all our nurses were running around looking for disgusting things in bins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 We often take in greyhounds with teeth like that. Suprisingly not all of them have extractions - most of the time just a deep clean is enough! annieK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) I actually had a patient a little while ago, with teeth that I think were held in place by tartar, not tooth roots. He was very happy considering, but he stunk our whole treatment room out so badly all our nurses were running around looking for disgusting things in bins... Some of them are just gross, you wonder how the owners can let them get that bad, and they are often still kissing them and allowing them to lick their faces. I groomed a dog a while back and its breath was just toxic, it was disgusting, I looked in it's mouth and it had wads of hair stuck in between its teeth. I grabbed the haemostats and pulled at the biggest chunk of hair and the whole tooth came out, it was so bad I almost lost my breakfast. Edited February 26, 2009 by Crisovar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravyk Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I actually had a patient a little while ago, with teeth that I think were held in place by tartar, not tooth roots. He was very happy considering, but he stunk our whole treatment room out so badly all our nurses were running around looking for disgusting things in bins... Some of them are just gross, you wonder how the owners can let them get that bad, and they are often still kissing them and allowing them to lick their faces. I groomed a dog a while back and its breath was just toxic, it was disgusting, I looked in it's mouth and it had wads of hair stuck in between its teeth. I grabbed the haemostats and pulled at the biggest chunk of hair and the whole tooth came out, it was so bad I almost lost my breakfast. shouldnt havent read that whilst eating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cala Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Yes it's just plaque......... have seen it on dogs numerous times...... Also seen the same thing on a girl of about 20...... she had really bad hygiene issues..... so much for boarding school!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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