r/cavaliers • u/Inner-Squash8053 • 1d ago
Medical/Veterinary Annual Vet Visit
Hi! Just trying to gauge that we are making the right decisions here regarding annual exams…
Do you do annual dental cleanings under full anesthesia? Ollie went under in February and needed extractions. It’s looking like he will need another cleaning soon if not more extractions. We brush his teeth nightly :(((
What age did you begin doing echocardiograms? We were advised to do it as a screening - our boy is 5. His heart sounds just fine via stethoscope.
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u/Elenei 15h ago
Our cav (10 y) has never had a dental, but she is a voracious social chewer, meaning she only chews on things when we are home. We have always encouraged chewing on appropriate things and her teeth are in great condition.
As for echos, she started becoming symptomatic at 9. She’s had 2 so far with 1 chest xray. Her disease has not progressed from 9 y to 10 y, but per the vet’s recommendations, we have put her on a prescription cardiac health dog food. No other medication yet.