From:
"Karen Purcell, DVM"
Date: 2002-08-12 14:57:43 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Teeth Cleaning and annual shots
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <200208121851.OAA23307@TheWorld.com>
Tiffany and crew,
> Would you do a full cbc/chem profile and the chest xrays for teeth cleaning?
Yes, especially at his age.
> Also,
> is it OK to do the teeth cleaning and then give the shots a week or two after
> this procedure?
I usually recommend waiting at least 2 weeks.
> Thanks so much for your reply. I'm getting worried. This little guy is
> already insulinomic, had surgery 6 months ago, BG now 54, and on pred 1/4 tab
> twice a day.
How bad are his teeth? Infection can effect the blood sugar, too.
Is he on antibiotics?
> This last week he's slowed down. Doesn't play as much. Am considering the
> possibility of a second surgery. He'd been doing pretty well until recently
> so I was trying to hold off just a bit. So much for him to go through. We
> think he's about 5 or 6 but not sure because we rescued him from a pet store
> (really bad one - no food, water, litter box - just a bare wire cage - yes we
> reported them, they're now closed) he was in really tough shape. I love my
> little furbutts way too much. Would do anything in the world for them.
> Thanks again for your help. It is GREATLY appreciated.
hope this helps,
-Dr. Karen
drkaren@theworld.com
Everett, MA
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