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Dilemma over dog's tooth op

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December 16, 2025

LONG IN THE TOOTH: Is dog too old for anaesthetic?

- DR DAVID GRANT

My 16-year-old crossbreed dog has an infection of one of his cheek teeth. The infection is draining from a small area below his right eye. It responds to a course of antibiotics but then comes back.

My vet has advised that the dog's best option is to remove the infected tooth. I am concerned about the anaesthetic in an old dog, and whether he will be in pain after the operation. Please advise.

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