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My husband and I are owned and controlled by a 3-pound yorkie.

I've used PAWS twice. Never again. Too many friends have too many horror stories about that place. Also used Dr. McBride in Wildwood. I really liked her, but couldn't convince her to clean his teeth, although a few were loose. She kept telling me that his teeth were cleaner than most of the pet owners that came into her office.

When he developed a few infected-looking spots on his skin last week, I called to get him looked at. They couldn't see him until the middle of the next week. At 3 pounds, an infection could kill him in that length of time, so I decided it was time for a new vet.

Mulberry took him in on that day, gave him antibiotics, and he's now healed. I was very, very impressed with the office and, in particular, the vet. One of the first things she said was "this little boy needs a dental." He recently lost one tooth and has a few loose ones. His teeth have been brushed daily since I got him almost 10 years ago, but his teeth are not good. A yorkie trait, they say.

He has an appointment on 7/29 to have his teeth cleaned, and I'll be a basket case on that day! I asked the vet if she could give me a sedative, but no such luck. I'll add an update after that procedure is done...