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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2018 19:57:04 GMT
Those hill billy teeth! I love her.
I hope she stays strong 💗 she’s doing really well!
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Post by moletteuk on Feb 23, 2018 20:06:50 GMT
Her weight seems good, and I see the incisors look more or less how they did 6 weeks ago, and the white tooth has gone yellow again, so that seems OK.
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Post by misscatafer on Feb 23, 2018 21:30:40 GMT
Yes, the colour does look much yellower now... Maybe it was some kind of trauma? Glad the weight chart is clear, she is my trooper
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Post by deguconvert on Feb 23, 2018 22:49:28 GMT
The gap is noticeably wider, yes, but like already mentioned, the white tooth is a wonderful orange again, which is great!! I think she looks absolutely lovely!!
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Post by misscatafer on Apr 20, 2018 20:31:25 GMT
Boo is due for another trim, she has gone 13 and a half weeks between treatments so not too bad. Although her weight is remaining stable (currently she is 253g), the past week she has started showing signs of discomfort - less active, spending much of her day just sitting on her perch, doing a 'chewing' type movement with her mouth frequently, grinding teeth, being secretive with her eating, eating with her back turned or behind objects and becoming more and more moody with Rob (she distrusts males). Had a bit of a blow when I went to book her in with the vet Gavin recommended...the surgery had never heard of degus, I had to spell it and they still had no clue. Called the vets4pets in Wolves, they also had no clue. So tomorrow I am going to have to do some ringing round. Worst case scenario, I will have to go back to Gavin, but at 45 mins each way it just seems extremely unfair on her.
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Post by deguconvert on Apr 21, 2018 1:02:06 GMT
OH NO!! I bet Gavin would be astonished to hear they are so clueless!! I hope you have success in your search for an excellent vet very near by!!
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Post by yasmin on Apr 21, 2018 2:08:56 GMT
Most important is that someone competent does the dental work. Go back to Gavin or find a vet recommendation rom someone who has had dental work done successfully on one of their degus. So much can go wrong during a molar spur trimming.
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Post by misscatafer on Apr 24, 2018 15:45:45 GMT
So Boo is at the vets, she has been there all day bless her, Rob is collecting her after work in an hour. I used the Wolverhampton vets4pets in the end, he had communicated with Gavin which gave me some reassurance. Apparently she has come round well, is active and eating and drinking. He wants to have a discussion before we take her home, so hopefully all is OK. Toby was missing her terribly before I went to work, doing this horrible screeching crying noise. Can't wait for her to come home.
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Post by deguconvert on Apr 24, 2018 20:16:44 GMT
How is Boo doing now? What did the vet want? Toby must have been so glad to see her home!
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Post by misscatafer on Apr 24, 2018 21:08:49 GMT
Boo is doing fantastic I've been at work so Rob collected her. Vet has trimmed and clipped front teeth only, as the back teeth were perfect apparently with no spurs or anything... I'm quite skeptical to be honest... It seems too good to be true considering the state of them before, would this really be the case? They have taken some photos inside her mouth for me but couldn't show Rob immediately, she will email them to me which should be interesting. Basically I'm feeling extremely guilty for Boo that she had to go through the ordeal of the vets if her teeth were ok, but should I take this as a positive that she has shown such improvement?
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Post by moletteuk on Apr 25, 2018 12:26:03 GMT
I'm generally sceptical that the front teeth can overgrow without a cause elsewhere. I also suspect that vets sometimes think the front teeth are overgrown when they aren't. I suppose you'll get an idea when she recovers from the procedure whether she is any better or not.
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Post by deguconvert on Apr 25, 2018 14:45:26 GMT
This many hours later, are things still good? Really hoping they are!!
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Post by misscatafer on Apr 25, 2018 21:20:35 GMT
Boo is still normal yes, there is no change in her presentation from before she went to the vets other than her front teeth are slightly shorter. Haven't noticed her doing the chewing motion anymore though. I'm still sceptical that the vet did anything, still waiting on these photos that were taken whilst she was under.
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Post by deguconvert on Apr 26, 2018 13:56:25 GMT
Maybe drop them a note to inform them they have not arrived and need resending?
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Post by misscatafer on Apr 26, 2018 20:55:39 GMT
I've chased it again today, they said it can take up to 3 days. Boo is still much the same but doing generally well
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Post by misscatafer on May 4, 2018 21:38:41 GMT
Over the moon tonight, weighed Boo and she is 263g!!! The heaviest she has ever been she seems much brighter and relaxed in herself, still no chewing wood or eating hay... But she is clearly eating well and maintaining her weight which I am so pleased with. Toby really does look after her, and although I never did get any photos from the vet, the trip has obviously made some kind of difference to her quality of life so I'll let him off
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Post by yasmin on May 5, 2018 2:09:49 GMT
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Post by deguconvert on May 5, 2018 3:52:49 GMT
WOOHOO I'm SO happy for you!!
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Post by misscatafer on Jun 5, 2018 18:31:59 GMT
Doh! Think Boo needs another trim, she's been making a yucky grinding noise and her front teeth look very hill billy. She's still eating fine and weigh is ok. Only lasted 6 weeks this time... I'm going to take her back to Gavin in Kidderminster, the long drive is worth the peace of mind.
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Post by bouncy on Jun 5, 2018 20:21:34 GMT
It's such a shame! If it wasn't for her history, I wouldn't be too concerned, but the misalignment is very clear on that photo! It's interesting that the forward of the two incisors is paler - "look mum, I brushed my tooth!"
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