Thursday, January 29, 2009

DOG BREATH

What is it about a puppy's breath that draws you to it? After all, it does have a bit of a skunk smell. Nevertheless, most people love puppy breath. I always have, and I love puppies(and dogs). Now I know that Mandi thinks dogs are gross and Michelle refuses to have any kind of pet in her house. . . . . . . . Pam, where did we go wrong?

Unfortunately, those sweet puppies turn into dogs. There is good reason to be offended if someone calls you "dog breath". Adult dogs have stinky breath. Now take an old dog with a few rotten teeth. That is the situation we've been dealing with. Since Morty has adjusted quite well to our recent move I am no longer making appointments for euthenasia. So something had to be done.


Here's poor little Mort after his ordeal. He was put to sleep and had all the tarter scraped off his teeth. They cut up above the gums to get them really clean. We had them give him a pain shot that lasted 24 hours. He came home all weak and shaky. He fell down a couple of times trying to go potty outside in the snow. He really wanted to eat but when Melynda gave him a little taste of pizza it made him throw up several times. (He managed to wobble to the door so we could put him out.) It was so sad.
Now why do you suppose the vet gave us the rotten teeth that he pulled? When I saw them in the bag I couldn't believe it. Now this is gross!

Just look at his pearly whites now.

They threw in stuff to help us keep to just dog breath, not rotten dog breath. Hope it works cause it cost a pretty penny!

9 comments:

tiffany said...

im sorry that is just gross i cant belivee rotten they sent home the rotten teeth i dint like haveing pet myself (i cant now my hoa will not let us have any) kent has a dog wich she is a very good dog and i like her

Katy said...

Poor Mort! I have to go with Michelle on this one though, no pets! They stink. Ultimate reason though, they make Skyler's Asthma worsen. Put I enjoy from afar! Hope Mort feels better soon!

Michelle said...

No pets in my house. But, I really DO adore Morty. And, I'm pretty sure ALL of my kids will end up with at least 1 pet when they're on their own. Why does it work that way? hahaha.

Morty was THE cutest puppy that ever lived ... hands down. And he's so sweet as an old grandpa too ... makin' sure the kids are never left alone ... and my legs are always warm when I decide to curl up with a book at your house. :o)!

Glad his rotten teeth are gone ... it'll be easier having him close by. ;)

Kent and Leisy said...

I had NO IDEA that people are drawn to puppy breath- that's disgusting! I'll stick to reptiles and amphibians as pets.

M- your favorite said...

He is such a good dog! I really enjoy animals! I want a lot of them to bad my mom wont let me have another one. So one day I will have many animals everyone can come and play with! :)

mandi said...

I think you just described why dogs are indeed gross. Morty really is cute, though. I'm just glad YOU are the one taking care of him.

My kids all want one, too, Michelle. ha!

Pam and Rand said...

Oh sad yucky teeth. I'm glad he got them out! I hope the good breath lasts. I had Woody's teeth and gums cleaned and his breath smelled good for about 3 hours till he ate some dead worms. Yes -dog breath is discusting, but I'm with you - puppy breath is so cute! Why can't they stay puppies? I miss having a pet.

Pam and Rand said...
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Pam and Rand said...

Sorry - I have jet lag. Disgusting.