From:
dr_bruce_williams
Date: 2002-01-22 21:37:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Dental Problems
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., "kath0524" <katharine@n...> wrote:
> Took all seven in yesterday for rabies shots, microchipping, Cedes'
> Epogen injection, and two dental cleanings. Chester may have a bad
> back tooth. The "dental expert" vet wasn't there yesterday so I'll
> take him back next week for him to check it out. The Doc that saw
> the crew yesterday casually mentioned "root canal" and "crown".
> Anyone had experience with either of these with their ferrets? The
> tooth is so tiny I can't imagine being able to do a root canal! I
> have a call in to the dental doc to ask some questions. This is
> another new one for me. Went to Dr. Williams' dental site but it
> doesn't really cover procedures.
Dear Katharine:
No, the site doesn't cover the procedures - I'm no dentist, and I've
never done a root canal myself!
Can't tell you much about bad monlars - they are not common - most
procedures requiring endodontic therapy (root canal) occur in the
canines. The molars are small, but certainly not too small for
endodontics.
> Cedes will go back next week to see if the Epogen has helped his
> anemia at all. If so, I hope I can just continue the injections.
If
> not, they will remove a lymph node for testing. That will show
> either lymphoma or that further testing is necessary. We have to
> find the cause of the anemia in order to treat it. At least,
that's
> how I understand all of this. Does this course of action sound
right?
It is certinaly better to try to ascertain the cause of the anemia.
Giving the Epogen injection does not preclude additional workup in
this case.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM