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Re: Won't eat hard foods - can't find tooth problem
« Reply #75 on: March 15, 2019, 01:47:17 PM »

Please keep us updated. Einstein has found a place in my heart for sure.
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Re: Won't eat hard foods - can't find tooth problem
« Reply #76 on: June 18, 2019, 07:29:39 PM »

Sadly Einstein passed away today.  The saddest part is that we actually had his tooth problem under control compared to where we started.  We got a solid month of hay and pellet consumption recently for the first time since this started.  I thought he might make it for the long haul.  We were almost back to normal and things were getting better as each month went on whereas I thought it would get worse each month.

After about 3 months since the last trimming, he went in for a proactive trimming (more trimming was always expected to fine tune things) and the vet nicked an artery.  He lost a lot of blood and his heart stopped a few times.  They could not bring him back.  I got to see him after his heart stopped twice and I think he recognized me.  He was checked in for observation overnight and died a few hours after I had to leave him.

I can say that with his particular type of malo (the way his specific bite was misaligned), he had a good quality of life the past several months.  His teeth were not growing inward and he never even drooled from it.   Yes, we had a few trimmings and most of the time the recovery was not very prolonged with 1 exception. 

His death was an unfortunate accident or mistake based on how you look at it.

I appreciate everyone's support here over the past few months.
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Re: Won't eat hard foods - can't find tooth problem
« Reply #77 on: June 18, 2019, 11:53:35 PM »

I am so, so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Re: Won't eat hard foods - can't find tooth problem
« Reply #78 on: June 19, 2019, 11:48:55 AM »

Thank you.
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