How many times can a chin be sent to the vet to file his teeth?

[orionzenus]

Dear all,

I need some advice. I have a soon-to-be 9 yr old chin, orion, that started drooling in january 2010. I have sent him to the vet and his teeth was filed on 11/1/2010. It has been only about 5 months and he is starting to drool again. can I know if it is ok for him to be sent for filing again? I am worried as I understand that GA is bad for chin...

 

[ticklechin]

Malo chins can need filing every 6-8 weeks, so 5 months between filings is actually good. If gas is used its not "bad for them", its the safest way to get it done. Not doing it is not a option, so make the appointment. Chin teeth can grow 1-3mm a week, so that is why it usually is not a one time thing once a chin needs to have it done.

 

[Claire D]

Has your chin had xrays taken to check what is happening to the roots of the teeth?

 

[BrendaM]

When we had Fluffy, we had her in every 3 to 4 weeks.

 

[Sandi]

As Claire has asked, has xrays been taken? I also believe it depends on the chin and how his quality of life is after and in between filings. Every chin is different. My experience with a chin with malo who has already had 3 filings in the last 5 months, and who has bounced right back with no pain meds after the first day in the last 2 filings, and eats on his own is that this is ok for him.

 

[Mt. Zion Chins]

I have a female chin that has had her teeth filed down every 3-4 months for 6 years. She bounces right back and loves running on her wheel and teasing her cage mate When it gets to every 6-8 weeks and she is in pain, I will make the decision