From:
williamsb@comcast.net
Date: 2002-07-09 18:08:34 UTC
Subject: RE: Broken Canine
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <1885024.1026238114980.JavaMail.root@scandium>
You can pull them, but it can be very tricky, and probably only a veterianry dentist should make that attempt. Endodontic therapy (root canal) is probably the best option. You may have to look around for a veterinary dentist, but your vet will know.
Yes, it it bleeds, that is not a good sign.
With kindest regards,
bruce williams, dVM
Author wrote:
> Ok, what do you do for a broken canine? One of my guys just broke one
> of his teeth (as in a couple of minutes ago). It bled a little so I
> assume that means the root is exposed.
> I have heard that removing canines in ferrets is not really an option.
> How do you deal with this - cap it?
> Thanks,
> Roger & the Fibonacci Ferts