Canine Teeth Get Straightened with Braces

Sheryl J.
4 years ago

Interesting yes, necessary...not sure.

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david d.
4 years ago

thats cool that they can do that now. but ouch!

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Stephanie L.
4 years ago

wow!!!

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Bandana
4 years ago

Veterinary technology has come a long way. I can see doing this if a dog's teeth are so malformed that they can't receive nourishment properly or if the dog was in discomfort.

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Kim B.
4 years ago

I'm glad Hobbs will be helped but I hope dog braces don't become some fad type of thing and are done only when absolutely necessary. I remember when I had braces, my mouth just ached and ached every time I went to the orthodonist to get them adjusted. I hope they are giving Hobbs some pain medication and brushing his teeth diligently.

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Geoff L.
4 years ago

Amazing what they all can do these days.

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HomePro
4 years ago

How cool.

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Tina R.
4 years ago

I don't know about that... a bit extreme.

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debra t.
4 years ago

Looks like an extreme and expensive thing to do, but the acrylic should keep the pain down that I remember from my metal braces.

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Jessica S.
4 years ago

This is crazy...it seems a bit overboard

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Sally R.
4 years ago

I know how braces cut my lips and how much it hurt but I was able to use wax for the rough spots. What does a dog do when it's lips are cut and it's in pain? Hopefully, it's for very extreme cases and not for cosmetic reasons.

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Joan R.
4 years ago

I guess for extreme cases, braces are a good thing.

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Suzanne L.
4 years ago

Oh my, only if it was a medical necessity ! A good advance in animal care, however.

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Bonnie K.
4 years ago

This seems to be a bit much!

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Shellguy
4 years ago

I had enough trouble paying for my kids' brace!

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Renee M.
4 years ago

Interesting - I guess if the way the teeth are growing is effecting the animal's quality of life, it might be worth investigating.

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Lisa A.
4 years ago

I don't see this as necessary at all.

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Melissa S.
4 years ago

That is kind of strange.....

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Kathy
4 years ago

The cost of braces for humans is fairly expensive, I don't think I'd put my pet through this procedure unless he couldn't chew his food or was in discomfort. I also don't like the fact that you have to put your pet under to get this all done.
Besides the cost, I think it puts the pet at risk. I would not put my dog through it, unless absolutely necessary.

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Jen F.
4 years ago

I'm not sure how I'm going to afford them for my kids ... the dogs are out of luck on this one unfortunately.

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Dawn B.
4 years ago

Wow what next?

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janet m.
4 years ago

Not sure how I feel about this.

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lisa k.
4 years ago

was this life threatening to the dog? That's sad to see the dog in that condition but I guess they needed to do what had to be done. never heard of such a thing.

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Meryl O.
4 years ago

I do think this is a bit overboard unless the health and life of the dog was threatened.

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Ihatesnow
4 years ago

In the cited example, it sure seems like all they had to do was get rid of the bad tooth??? This seems a bit much

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AmandaCMHS
4 years ago

Whoa this is kindaa crazy!

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Dewitt G.
4 years ago

Do doggie braces make the dog bark with a lisp?

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Robin W.
4 years ago

I was surprised to hear that they actually put braces on dogs' teeth. Luckily my dog doesn't need them.

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Carly S.
4 years ago

Wow that is the first time i have heard of doggie braces!! Cool!!

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Gail M.
4 years ago

We've come a long way baby.

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Chelly
4 years ago

I second that comment!

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Justin0718
4 years ago

Not for cosmetic reasons I hope.

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JoAnn C.
4 years ago

This is the first I've heard of doggie braces but if it helps the dog great.

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Debora T.
4 years ago

I first heard about dental braces for dogs about 20 years ago. This is frequently more of a health issue than a cosmetic one. Dogs need to have their teeth in good working order to get hte right nutrition. And bad oral hygiene can take years off a pet's life. We get our dog's cleaned every year as a preventative.

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Laura J.
4 years ago

Oh my - what next. I can't believe crooked teeth are such an issue for dogs. This seems to rank along with ear cropping and tail docking and cosmetic in spite of what the article says. I am not sold.

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Carauch
4 years ago

I dont think I would do that. it is just too much and the cost--yikes.

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Jean C.
4 years ago

I find this one a little "going too far".

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MillerJ
4 years ago

wow braces on dogs, thats crazy! hope it helps.

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brittany P.
4 years ago

this is a little bit much...

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Freestyle
4 years ago

I had a cat with crooked teeth growing up. The cat eventually lost all of it's teeth. The cat would eat dry and moist cat food with no teeth.

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Joelle T.
4 years ago

If it has to be done and it's the only way then I get it

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RichardK
4 years ago

If this isn't a medical necessity then its ridiculous

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Michele C.
4 years ago

My dog won't even let the Vet LOOK at her teeth

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Courtney B.
4 years ago

Thats nuts. I don't know if i agree with it unless the animals teeth cause a health issue

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Marty T.
4 years ago

Do they have to wear a bite plate at night?

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Shawn D.
4 years ago

I never knew such a thing existed. I think this is pushing stuff a lil to far. They should have just extracted a few of the teeth if it was causing pain from the crowding.

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ArthurCurtis
4 years ago

To use an English term "I was "gobsmacked" when I read this. I am grateful for the research but cannot imagine any of my past or present animals living through this experience.

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ChrisHall1
4 years ago

What will be the next cosmetic surgery for dogs a tummy tuck or a lap band? My English Bulldog could use some braces and a tummy tuck but he is just out of luck!!

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Katy Q.
4 years ago

That poor dog! No bubble gum for several months :)

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Gabbs528
4 years ago

Dogs with braces thats crazyyy.

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sandy h.
4 years ago

I didn't know they could do this but it's ok for the right reasons.

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