From:
Lisette Lumsden
Date: 2007-09-09 13:35:34 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: cleaning teeth w/defective jaw
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
I have scaled the teeth of several hundred ferrets
over the years with no anesthesia. The calculus was on
the buccal surface near and/or over the gum line. YOU
scruff the ferret. Your vet can simply use scaling
hand instruments to remove the gross calculus if the
ferret cannot be intubated or given meds to make it
sleepy.
There is no need to open the mouth wide in the ferrets
I have treated. Yours may be different. But the
slender hand instruments and a lighted mirror may
reveal the condition of the lingual area.
Cuddles, kisses, a treat, soft positive words
immediately before and following will make the
experience one that will not traumatize.
Calculus will not disolve with any rinses. The bad
breath may well be the smell of periodontal disease.
So call your vet and explain the situation. Find one
that will work with you and your ferret.
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