Loving my Oldies Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Yesterday my puppy, Tamar, went to the vets to have a dental. Now Tamar isn’t exactly a puppy as she is 12 years of age, but I call her my puppy because she is my only dog (apart from my first two from breeders) who was a puppy when I adopted her 11 and a half years ago :laugh: . She still looks like a puppy too. Poor girl drew the short straw and has always had dreadful teeth (Maltese x Shih Tsu) and eventually she had only her four canines and one or two at the back. Yesterday’s dental ended up with her losing those as well. So last night, I gave her couple of smalls bowls of icecream to cool down any pain and to give her a treat in any case. This morning, she ate a normal meal - wolfed it down in fact which in itself is a bit of coup but after having huge rotten teeth removed less than 24 hours ago is pretty impressive, I think. I well remember many years ago adopting a very elderly dog from a pound who had to have all his teeth removed. That afternoon, he was happily gumming chicken necks in the back yard. Amazing animals? I think so :laugh: :laugh: Edited January 28, 2016 by Dame Danny's Darling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 hahaha, this made me laugh She is so full of spit and vinegar I love the action photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willem Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 ...just in case you didn't know:....there might be very well a correlation between feeding ice-cream and the like and the dreadful teeth condition.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 ...just in case you didn't know:....there might be very well a correlation between feeding ice-cream and the like and the dreadful teeth condition.... :kissbetter: Read it again and you will see that I gave it to her as a treat and because of her dental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willem Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 ...just in case you didn't know:....there might be very well a correlation between feeding ice-cream and the like and the dreadful teeth condition.... :kissbetter: Read it again and you will see that I gave it to her as a treat and because of her dental. sorry, but ice-cream is not an appropriate treat for a dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 They certainly are amazing! I'm glad she's recovering so well and is feeling feisty and full of beans. :) That photo is from a while ago :) :) She has been a bit subdued today, but happily went for a walk this morning. She is a tiny thing - about 3.5kilos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 sorry, but ice-cream is not an appropriate treat for a dog! Thank you for setting me straight. I’m off to report me to the RSPCA. :driving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchnauzerMax Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) ...just in case you didn't know:....there might be very well a correlation between feeding ice-cream and the like and the dreadful teeth condition.... :kissbetter: Read it again and you will see that I gave it to her as a treat and because of her dental.sorry, but ice-cream is not an appropriate treat for a dog! For elderly dogs it is wonderful! Edited for formatting Edited January 28, 2016 by SchnauzerMax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willem Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 <br/><br/><br/>...just in case you didn't know:....there might be very well a correlation between feeding ice-cream and the like and the dreadful teeth condition....<br/><br/><br/> <img src='http://www.dolforums.com.au/public/style_emoticons/default/kissbetter.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.dolforums.com.au/public/style_emoticons/default/kissbetter.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Read it again and you will see that I gave it to her as a treat and because of her dental.<br/><br/>sorry, but ice-cream is not an appropriate treat for a dog!<br/><br/><br/><br/>For elderly dogs it is wonderful! ...sure, they also will appreciate diabetes etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canisbellum Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 <br/><br/><br/>...just in case you didn't know:....there might be very well a correlation between feeding ice-cream and the like and the dreadful teeth condition....<br/><br/><br/> <img src='http://www.dolforums.com.au/public/style_emoticons/default/kissbetter.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.dolforums.com.au/public/style_emoticons/default/kissbetter.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Read it again and you will see that I gave it to her as a treat and because of her dental.<br/><br/>sorry, but ice-cream is not an appropriate treat for a dog!<br/><br/><br/><br/>For elderly dogs it is wonderful! ...sure, they also will appreciate diabetes etc.... Refer to my previous post regarding your sense of humour. I am pretty sure a bit of ice cream occasionally is not going to be the death of anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 An older dog has major oral surgery, is a bit weak and really needing that quick, easy energy after and you're worried about diabetes from a rare treat? Definitely no need to give them something soft, palatable and cold on a sore mouth, you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willem Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 <br/><br/><br/>...just in case you didn't know:....there might be very well a correlation between feeding ice-cream and the like and the dreadful teeth condition....<br/><br/><br/> <img src='http://www.dolforums.com.au/public/style_emoticons/default/kissbetter.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.dolforums.com.au/public/style_emoticons/default/kissbetter.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Read it again and you will see that I gave it to her as a treat and because of her dental.<br/><br/>sorry, but ice-cream is not an appropriate treat for a dog!<br/><br/><br/><br/>For elderly dogs it is wonderful! ...sure, they also will appreciate diabetes etc.... Refer to my previous post regarding your sense of humour. I am pretty sure a bit of ice cream occasionally is not going to be the death of anybody. don't be so sure ...if the ice-cream has sweetener / Xylitol (because you think it is more healthier than sugar....) just 1 gr can kill a 5 kg dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 An older dog has major oral surgery, is a bit weak and really needing that quick, easy energy after and you're worried about diabetes from a rare treat? Definitely no need to give them something soft, palatable and cold on a sore mouth, you're right. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) don't be so sure ...if the ice-cream has sweetener / Xylitol (because you think it is more healthier than sugar....) just 1 gr can kill a 5 kg dog! Give it up, mate. You’ve said your lot. Don’t continue to spoil a fun thread paying tribute generally to the amazing creatures that dogs are and specifically to Tamar, a shy little thing who came through a big op safely and well. And for those who appreciate what this thread is all about, this is why I was amazed that Tamar wolfed down her brekkie this morning. She eats just to stay alive. This is a pic from a few years ago, but she is still the same. She will sit in front of a meal for ages and then walk away. Edited January 28, 2016 by Dame Danny's Darling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 sorry, but ice-cream is not an appropriate treat for a dog! Unless it's a soft serve from Maccas - then its 100% OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 A dear wee little thing. Glad she pulled up well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willem Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) sorry, but ice-cream is not an appropriate treat for a dog! Unless it's a soft serve from Maccas - then its 100% OK. ha, ha ...good one :D ...no, our dog gets only dog food and appropriate treats, anyone offering her something else gets shot!...you are warned :D Edited January 28, 2016 by Willem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 sorry, but ice-cream is not an appropriate treat for a dog! Unless it's a soft serve from Maccas - then its 100% OK. ha, ha ...good one :D ...no, our dog gets only dog food and appropriate treats, anyone offering her something else gets shot!...you are warned :D That's unnecessarily threatening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 sorry, but ice-cream is not an appropriate treat for a dog! Unless it's a soft serve from Maccas - then its 100% OK. ha, ha ...good one :D ...no, our dog gets only dog food and appropriate treats, anyone offering her something else gets shot!...you are warned :D That's unnecessarily threatening... Meh - Never mind Steph - I didn't see it that way - and the chances of me ever being in a position to feed Willems dog a treat are about zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Still. No one else is allowed to have a lighthearted joke! Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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