Stitch In Time Saves Nine--Ben Franklin

[Bailey]

:) Some of us are new moms to a Maltese and some are new moms to our very first fur child. If anyone is aware of a symptom that could develop into something more serious if untreated, please share. The more experienced Maltese Moms & Dads could share their health experiences of their babies growing up Maltese. My main concern is keeping my Bailey healthy enough to maintain his exercise program of chasing my “putty Tat” (a.k.a. pussy cat). :D

[Sassy's Mommy]

Hi there, I see that you have one of Cathy Lambert's babies. Cathy is such a sweetheart. I have know her for a gazillion years.

Ok, to answer you question.....
Lethargy is a biggie when your baby is very young and small. It is very important to keep a tube of Nutri~Call on hand and if your baby isn't eating like he/she should then give the baby a little Nutri~Cal. This will keep the baby's blood sugar up where it should be. Otherwise the baby could go into hypoglycemic shock. The baby could begin to seizure. Hypoglycemia can be lethal in small pups. We all know that puppies has two speeds....full throttle and fast asleep. But as a mom, we know the difference between normal napping and lethargy.

[Chloeandj]

This is preventative of bad symptoms. Most people don't realize how important it is brush your malt's teeth. Bad teeth can cause infections that will cause heart damage to your dog. Symptoms of heart problems include hacking all the time from fluid in the lungs and passing out with the least bit of exertion and it will greatly reduce your dog's life span.

[Chloeandj]

Beware of foxtails. We have had a bad time with them this year. Mostly of them getting one in their eye. If your dog is pawing at their eye with a lot of tearing, lift up the top eye lid and see if there is anything in there. Also if they are shaking their head, there might be one in their ear. Foxtails can work their way into the worst places and cause a lot of damage.

[Bailey]

:) My Bailey has two teeth on the bottom of his jaw that are double. One on each side of his lower jaw is that normal? I am not sure if it's a baby tooth that has not come out yet or the better to bite me with. :D (Perhaps it’s his wolf ancestry coming out in him.) I'm not sure if he needs a vet visit or should I wait and see if it comes out. :eek:

[Sassy's Mommy]

:) My Bailey has two teeth on the bottom of his jaw that are double. One on each side of his lower jaw is that normal? I am not sure if it's a baby tooth that has not come out yet or the better to bite me with. :D (Perhaps it’s his wolf ancestry coming out in him.) I'm not sure if he needs a vet visit or should I wait and see if it comes out. :eek:

They are baby teeth that Bailey did not loose. This is quiet common in these little doggies. Normally the vet will take out any residual baby teeth at the time the baby is neutered or spayed. That is why vets like to wait until the baby is at least 6--7 months old before doing the neuter/spay surgery. Your vet will need to remove those teeth and any others that have not been shed. Leaving them in place can cause serious problems later. It can cause the bite to be off, can create a food tray for food to stay and cause peridontic disease which in turn can cause heart/kidney problems. You will be a world ahead of the game by having the vet go ahead and remove them.

P.S. I have family living in Ft. Walton Beach and Jay. It is a small world.

[Mystify79]

They are baby teeth that Bailey did not loose. This is quiet common in these little doggies. Normally the vet will take out any residual baby teeth at the time the baby is neutered or spayed. That is why vets like to wait until the baby is at least 6--7 months old before doing the neuter/spay surgery. Your vet will need to remove those teeth and any others that have not been shed. Leaving them in place can cause serious problems later. It can cause the bite to be off, can create a food tray for food to stay and cause peridontic disease which in turn can cause heart/kidney problems. You will be a world ahead of the game by having the vet go ahead and remove them.

P.S. I have family living in Ft. Walton Beach and Jay. It is a small world.
Tuffy still has 3 retained puppy teeth.. The vet neglected to pull them when he was neutered so he still has them. :mad: I can attest to them causing problems because Tuffy got tonsillitis a few weeks ago and it was more than likely caused by bacteria that was stuck between those teeth. Even though I brush his teeth almost every day it's just impossible to get those clean.

[Sassy's Mommy]

Adria,
I'm so sorry your baby was sick. You would be wise to go on and schedule the teeth to be removed.