Is it normal for dog food to get stuck after a dental cleaning?

I recommend to start by having Ti-Ti examined by the veterinarian. Sometimes the extraction sites can open up and they may need to be repaired. Food sticking to area may allow more bacteria to accumulate in those areas which could lead to infection. I recommend to look into a flush for a dog's mouth. These often come with nozzles and you gently flush away the debris. This could also be done with water. Don't squirt it into the back of the throat or nose or Ti-Ti could choke. I hope this helps.

If only Reign could talk! I am concerned that whatever was making him sick is still continuing. I recommend to offer the bland diet of chicken and rice again. I also recommend to call your veterinarian to figure out your options. Your vet likely has COVID protocols in place to protect themselves and the staff. Continued issues could mean many things that could range from parasites (including giardia) to a foreign object blocking the outflow tract in his stomach. Your vet can help you to figure out the best plan of action for Reign. I hope this helps.

Hello and thank you very much for reaching out to us. Yes, I do believe you should contact the vet and take her back in to get a recheck appointment. Because a dental cleaning was performed, I would have the veterinarian pay particular attention to the teeth and make certain that there aren’t any problems post cleaning. In addition, I would also have the veterinarian possibly run a blood CBC chemistry profile just to make certain that all of the internal organs are functioning correctly. Thanks a lot for your question. I hope I have helped.

Poor Pixel! A lot of periodontal disease can develop in 10 months, so this doesn't necessarily mean that anything was missed or done wrong during Pixel's last dental cleaning. If you're concerned, you could certainly talk with the veterinarian who did the procedure to get his/her thoughts. In any case, it sounds like Pixel definitely needs more dental work now, so I would recommend taking her to a vet as soon as possible for a full oral exam so that the rotten tooth can be addressed. If you don't have confidence in the vet who did her last dental cleaning, you could try a different local veterinarian or request referral to a dental specialist if you prefer.

Poor Blue! The anaesthetic combined with the pain of the teeth clean can really upset their tummies. You could try feeding a diet of plain chicken and rice for a few days, but I'd urge you to give your vet a call. They shluld be able to prescribe you a gastroprotectant liquid that can help settle the tummy. If the diarrohea dies not settle it will need to be treated too.

It definitely seems like Benji likes his soft food, so it's going to take some time to get him transitioned to the dry food. The good thing is that dogs don't tend to not be finicky for too long before they give up and just eat what's available. It may take a few times of him missing a meal though. I think that is where most owners get concerned, because they feel like they are starving/torturing their dog. My opinion is that it's totally fine for them to miss a meal or two if you're giving them a food that's better for them. It is definitely not harmful for them, because it will take a long time (many days) before he would actually starve. I think the chicken broth idea is great! It may take a couple of weeks, but maybe you could continue wetting it with the broth and reduce the wetness gradually. Food allergies to grains is exceedingly rare, so you may double-check that this was diagnosed by a veterinarian. Usually, the owner gets some bad advice from the pet store employee, or reads some bad info on the internet and that's why they get the grain-free food. If that's the case, then this could open up some more options for feeding dry food. Dry food is better for dogs that tend to have bad teeth, because it does not build-up on the teeth as much. If you brush Benji's teeth regularly, then there is not as much need for the dry food; so you may consider that if all else fails. I hope that helps. Below is a link to a short article that has some more helpful information. https://www.petcoach.co/article/6-things-every-dog-owner-should-know-about-dental-care/

I am glad to hear she seems to be feeling well. Occasionally, the Gi tract will have a mild temporary change during/after anesthesia which can result in the changes in the stool that you saw. I would recommend that you feed her a bland diet (boiled chicken and white rice) for the next couple of days. As long as she's acting normally, eating, and isn't vomiting, I don't think you need to be too concerned. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!