From:
"Ulrike"
Date: 2008-09-02 18:55:45 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Re: Lower Canine Tooth - Update
To: <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>
In the past I have had a few ferrets that had canine teeth filed down. But
sooner or later the root got infected and needed to be taken out. A root
abscess is a painful thing and I had one ferret where the infection went
into the jaw bone which caused her agony (to the point where she looked like
she was dying) so now I have broken canines extracted. I also seem to
remember that once the root/ pulp is exposed, bacteria can get into the
blood and damage internal organs. If I am wrong, please correct me.
Ulrike
----- Original Message -----
> Finally took Rufus in to see Dr. here in Grand Rapids this
> morning and Rufie is going back tomorrow to have the tooth filed down.
>
> Dr. recently retired as the Attending Vet at our John Ball
> Park Zoo. He didn't see the need to pull the tooth. He's said he's
> done filings on dogs, otters, etc. with no problem. I feel better
> that we don't have to pull it. The tooth has managed to put a little
> dent/hole in his upper lip but that should grow over.
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