Lynn & The Chins
The Chinchilla WhisKerer
NO!!! Not my Smudgie. He has to be OK!!!
Sending thoughts, prayers and whisker kisses from me and the boys...
Sending thoughts, prayers and whisker kisses from me and the boys...
Need Thoughts for Smudge..
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Stackie
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Well, the vet found a spur on one Smudge's molars which she filed down. She took x-rays and said that they looked good to her..I asked for them on a cd and she said she would mail them to me. I haven't gotten to see them yet. She wants him back in 6 weeks to check his molars again, or before that if he continues to have problems.
So for now he is on metacam and I'll be feeding him CC until he decides he wants to eat again.
I'm eager to see the x-rays..I've seen too many vets look at bad x-rays and say they are normal.
So for now he is on metacam and I'll be feeding him CC until he decides he wants to eat again.
I'm eager to see the x-rays..I've seen too many vets look at bad x-rays and say they are normal.
lauralynne
Chinnie Maid
Best wishes for a quick recovery for Smudgey!
alli713
..has a fleece addiction
I really hope it is just the one spur and not something more major! Poor Smudge
VolunteerChin22
I <3 dustbunnies
Oh smudger!
Yikes - scary feeling waiting on xrays. Hang in there
Yikes - scary feeling waiting on xrays. Hang in there
Stackie
I bite.
Thanks everyone. This vet is supposed to be pretty good with rodent dentistry, more so with rabbits than chins... but I'm sure she knows what she's talking about... I'm still just paranoid. I'd just like to see the x-rays myself. She seemed pretty swamped today.
mishellyshel
Chin Slave
awww poor smudgie. i hope he makes a full recovery.
did she mention irritation? anytime richie has a spur my vet usually puts him on a round of the tri meth just in case.
did she mention irritation? anytime richie has a spur my vet usually puts him on a round of the tri meth just in case.
Stackie
I bite.
No, she didn't. She said that his cheeks looked fine, as well as his tongue and gums.
mishellyshel
Chin Slave
that is good news. i hope you get the xrays quickly so you wont have to worry.
Sandi
non-stop poop sweeper
I'm so glad you got him to the vet quickly. Poor Smudge, I'm also hoping it's just the spur. Sending tons of positive vibes for him.
Olallie
< i poopz in herez
The Vet didnt show you the x-rays at the office?? She must have been terribly swamped not to do that... I always ask to see the xrays and the office i go to e-mails them to me. I hope the roots on smudges teeth look good... Post them here once you get them!
momenteller
Well-known member
Wow Stacie, it seems like you caught that quickly. Best wishes for a quick recovery, Smudge!
Stackie
I bite.
Yes, of course I asked to see them. She said they weren't concerning and were digital so she would have to send me the CD because the room we were in didn't have anything we could look at the x-rays on.
This is the first time I've been to this vet, and I honestly didn't like the way she blew me off several times and hurried me out the door, so I think I'll be taking him to my usual vet next time. I only went to this one because I have heard she's good about her dental work.
This is the first time I've been to this vet, and I honestly didn't like the way she blew me off several times and hurried me out the door, so I think I'll be taking him to my usual vet next time. I only went to this one because I have heard she's good about her dental work.
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Olallie
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My vet took me to the x-ray room, they were digital also and showed them to me, and increased the size and pointed out various things. That's too bad she behaved in that way.
Stackie
I bite.
I think I read this is normal but I just wanted to make sure..
After his filing I've noticed he has a bit of drool on his chin, is this normal or should I be concerned?
After his filing I've noticed he has a bit of drool on his chin, is this normal or should I be concerned?
Stackie
I bite.
Nevermind..I'm just being way paranoid now..I just realized he isn't drooling, it's wet from him eating his CC. I really need a vacation. *sigh*
I did just see him nibbling on some hay, however...I was pretty surprised he's eating hay so soon...
ticklechin
Well-known member
Even if you do see it, it is mostly normal. My non-drooling malo chins sometimes would have some drool for a couple of days after. The teeth are sensitive-depending on how much structure the vet had to remove to get rid of the point. There are teeny passages in the teeth called dentinal tubules, and they originate from the inner surface of the pulp ( the nerve of the tooth) and travel perpendicularly from the pulp to the surface of the tooth stopping at the undersurface of the enamel, or the surface of the root itself in areas where it is not covered with enamel.
The tubules contain tiny projections of cells that line the inside of the pulp. These cells are called odontoblasts, and they are actually the covering layer of the nerve itself. So when the vet trims the tooth the dentin is exposed, it can be sensitive to touch, air and other things because all this can cause movement of the fluid in the odontoblast projections inside the tubules. This movement of fluid can be sensed by nerve endings in the dental pulp. Calcium seals these tubules over time if a large point is removed or a large amount of tooth surface is removed and over time the tooth is remineralized. Its why with malo chins its a good idea to suppliment CA, to help the process speed up.
The tubules contain tiny projections of cells that line the inside of the pulp. These cells are called odontoblasts, and they are actually the covering layer of the nerve itself. So when the vet trims the tooth the dentin is exposed, it can be sensitive to touch, air and other things because all this can cause movement of the fluid in the odontoblast projections inside the tubules. This movement of fluid can be sensed by nerve endings in the dental pulp. Calcium seals these tubules over time if a large point is removed or a large amount of tooth surface is removed and over time the tooth is remineralized. Its why with malo chins its a good idea to suppliment CA, to help the process speed up.
Dragonflye
Well-known member
Keeping fingers crossed for Smudge!
One of my guys here was drooling a little and needed a small spur filed over a year ago and has been fine ever since. I didn't get X-rays then, but if he ever has to go back, I definitely will...It's hard not to panic though, I know.
Thanks for the detailed explanation Dawn. Good information to have.
One of my guys here was drooling a little and needed a small spur filed over a year ago and has been fine ever since. I didn't get X-rays then, but if he ever has to go back, I definitely will...It's hard not to panic though, I know.
Thanks for the detailed explanation Dawn. Good information to have.
