From:
"Susan Liszewski DVM"
Date: 2007-02-24 20:42:20 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Brushing Ferret Teeth
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Yes it is normal when you first start. The more you do it the gums
will become stronger and eventually will not bleed. Just use a good
toothpaste with enzymes or antibacterial so you don't cause anything to
float into the blood stream with the blood. All the best.
Dr. SUe
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "madelinerock"
<princesspunkrock83@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have suggestions about what to do when their gums bleed?
> I have tried brushing my fuzzies' teeth, with one of the little rubber
> fingertip brushes, but their gums start to bleed (likely because
> they're not used to being brushed), and then I feel terrible and stop.
> Is it normal for this to happen? Should I just keep going?
>
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