Oscar is at the vet right now. He had a minimum of two teeth extracted and the rest cleaned. He was put under for the procedure and is likely very groggy now.
It is amazing to think that so much of the world does not have dental care, that teeth are pulled out with pliers, or left to fall out of one's head and here we are spending hundreds to see to a canines dental health.
Are we civilized or insane? Our culture would dictate that it is the only humane thing to do, that leaving such things untreated makes us no better than the animals themselves. I beg to argue whether humans are better than animals- but that is another topic not to be explored at the moment. But on the other hand, I really believe that these things are put in our heads to make us spend spend spend, and if we feel guilty about our pets- our kids- then we will spend even more on them; gourmet foods, coats, studded collars, raincoats, boots, treats- does the list ever end?? Doggie day care??? I haven't gone that far as of yet. But it may come. Oh lord help us!
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Pax has been to camp. The process to have him vetted was a several page application plus an "interview". He passed with 100%. We were so proud.
ReplyDeleteAbout the dental, he has these rawhide-type things that are saturated with the same enzymes as his toothpaste. He chews on them in the evening, then I brush his teeth. He loves both the chews and the toothpaste.
Am I insane?