Message Number: YG10091 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Russell Prater
Date: 2002-01-13 22:38:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Question about tooth care (with
pic link)

> Gail Burlaka wrote:
>
> This is normal without any dental care. Teeth should be cleaned
> whenever necessary - a small shadow is OK, but this tartar needs to be
> removed. Your vet should be able to do it without anesthetizing and
> YOU should learn how to do it yourself without much resistance after
> your ferret learns that YOU are the boss! I show my ferrets at ferret
> shows and have to clean their teeth every 3-4 month to be absolutely
> white and clean. Hope this helps. Gail

I remember reading, here I think, about a tooth cleaning gel that would
clean tartar off of teeth, even without brushing. Anyone remember what
it was? I'm thinking it may have been Maxi-Guard Gel made by Addison
Labs.

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