From:
"Roger Vaughn"
Date: 2002-08-31 03:47:59 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Puppers Tooth Vet Appt
To: <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
Message-ID: <3032.192.168.132.34.1030765679.squirrel@webmail.seaconinc.com>
I had to wait a week for Sniffles' root canal since there is only one
dentist around here to do it. I could have had an extraction done
immediately. The only problem we ran into with waiting was that the
sharp edge of Sniffles' tool tore up his lip over the week.
It's your decision to make, but my personal preference would be for
the root canal if you can get an experienced dentist to do it, and if
you can afford it. It is likely to be more expensive than an
extraction. Sniffles' tooth ran me $400. Realize that with an
extraction, you also run a small risk of creating a fistula - a hole -
between the nasal cavity and the mouth. This shouldn't be a problem
if the vet closes up the gum properly.
Sniffles was miserable for the week we had to wait, too. But you
could tell he really appreciated it as soon as the dental work was
done!
roger and the six sneaker snatchers
missing bear