From:
Matt Staroscik
Date: 2001-11-11 00:57:00 UTC
Subject: Tooth cleaning question (with pic links)
I have a DEW sprite shelter rescue who I believe is around 2 years old.
When we got her there was some gunk on her teeth. In the 5 months since it
hasn't seemed to improve, though it hasn't seemed to get worse either. (I
have a toothbrush for small pets though I have yet to try it.)
I am not sure if the tooth ick requires medical attention or not. Here's
hoping someone can take a look and give me some advice.
http://wrongcrowd.com/temp/tooth1.jpg
http://wrongcrowd.com/temp/tooth2.jpg
The L & R sides look about the same, though there seems to be a dark spot
in the enamel of one of the teeth. Do ferrets get tooth decay?
She never indicates that her mouth hurts, and her gums look healthy to me.
Should I start brushing? Should I take her to the vet? Thanks in advance
for any help.
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