I need some veterinary advice. Boris Derbyshire is now at least 13 years

old — a nonagenarian in people-years. His teeth need descaling, and the

vet wants to do it, but with general anesthetic.

Now, we recall a previous vet, some years ago, doing the same thing with

general anesthetic, but remarking, as he did so, that past a certain age it

was not wise to do this as the dog might not come round. So there’s a

difference of veterinary opinion here.

Anyone know about this? Boris’s general health seems pretty good, but we

don’t want to take unnecessary chances.