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Post by deguconvert on Mar 3, 2021 23:03:02 GMT
So glad to hear this!! She will likely need that pain med, as the jaws must be parted so wide and held in place so that the vet can see what needs doing. That can make it hard to eat, following a dental. Up to 3-4 days. Depending on how well they control her pain, you may need to give pain relief twice daily, so keep and eye on her and call your vet if you think she may need more.
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Post by bouncy on Mar 4, 2021 0:42:57 GMT
And don't be afraid to give her cc if she's struggling to eat initially.
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Post by yasmin on Mar 5, 2021 1:23:52 GMT
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Post by cookiedegus on Mar 8, 2021 10:11:32 GMT
She's now done on this last day pain killer dose, she's very active, has ben spinning the wheel and eating nuts with her brand new teeth She's very happy to get rid of those teeth, i still have to get the boys and to watch the xray at friday (the vet didnt have time to show it), so i'll attach a photo when i get the results. I am concerned that she isn't eating hay, so i'm giving her cc to gain more weight and strength, can you give tips how to give her hay? she's a very smart degu and won't fall for every trick. Thanks for support!
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Post by savvy on Mar 8, 2021 10:29:33 GMT
I'm so pleased she's doing better.
Yes, certainly keep up with the cc. Hay can be tricky, they can be a little picky about it and it may be a case of finding one she likes. She will be getting a lot of fibre in the cc, so she may feel that she doesn't need the hay right now. But as long as she's eating and gaining weight, she'll be fine.
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Post by teemu on Mar 8, 2021 10:29:53 GMT
My degus always seem to start skipping the hay if they get too many treats or better things to fill their bellies with. Sick degus don't usually even look at the hay, since they aren't too keen on food anyway and only the special stuff is enticing. Nuts are quite filling, and Critical Care is essentially intended to keep a sick animal going by itself, so it doesn't sound too surprising that she's not intrested in hay right now. It's probably not dangerous in the short-term if she's getting fiber and nutrients otherwise.
If you can get it, some pet stores sell hay varieties that have dried herbs or something like that mixed in. I'm not 100% certain if they're all alright for degus to eat, but something like that would certainly be more appealing for a 'goo than regular old hay. Hay pellets could also work, since they're ground hay and probably less of a hassle to eat. Other than that, reducing her other food when she's starting to feel better and stronger should also do the trick, since hay will look a lot more appetizing when she's a bit peckish.
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Post by cookiedegus on Mar 9, 2021 10:04:05 GMT
I will try to find a hay that she likes, and we do have some hay mixtures. I have also good news, we are getting a third cage that is 100x90x40 I am very happy TwT
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Post by bouncy on Mar 9, 2021 12:07:25 GMT
Degus and hay are a pain in the backside. All of mine go through phases, and their tastes vary from compressed hay cookies (yes, it really was the only hay they'd eat!) to the best meadow hay. Of, course, there are times when they act as if it's toxic and burns to the touch
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Post by deguconvert on Mar 9, 2021 18:47:00 GMT
They are such DRAMA QUEENS!!
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Post by cookiedegus on Mar 16, 2021 7:41:52 GMT
Oops, i forgot to post the x-ray, here you go ! ibb.co/sbHjdYc . Please tell me if it opens, if not, I will try to find another solution. This is after the trim, the back teeth were trimmed even more, and her front teeth already had grown:)
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Post by cookiedegus on Mar 16, 2021 7:44:39 GMT
Her spine looks weird, I know, but the vet says she was proably waking up already in this photo, also, im deleting this in 5hours, since i don't really want this xray to be seen by everyone T-T
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Post by bouncy on Mar 16, 2021 14:23:14 GMT
Eeeeeeew, those upper molar roots go high! Is she remaining on metacam to help her deal with this?
Why would you take the x-ray down? It's really interesting to see, and it's going to be helpful to others!
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Post by yasmin on Mar 17, 2021 2:15:11 GMT
Thanks for showing us the X-ray. It is very interesting to see.
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Post by savvy on Mar 17, 2021 4:08:04 GMT
It's very interesting.
Not only from the point of view of the teeth, but also to get a look at the rest of their little bodies. It's really interesting to see where their brains are located (near the back of their necks) so they are out of reach of the teeth roots if and when they do overgrow.
Nature can be quite wonderful in her designs.
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Post by bouncy on Mar 17, 2021 11:46:44 GMT
It's very interesting. Not only from the point of view of the teeth, but also to get a look at the rest of their little bodies. It's really interesting to see where their brains are located (near the back of their necks) so they are out of reach of the teeth roots if and when they do overgrow. Nature can be quite wonderful in her designs. Good spot! It should mean that, discomfort aside, the only things that should be directly affected by roots are eyes and ears?
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Post by savvy on Mar 17, 2021 12:11:27 GMT
It 'should' mean that their brain stem is nearer their shoulders than their neck, but they are degus so it could be upside down, lol. But it would be interesting to know if this means that grooming between their shoulders or on their necks would be a source of pain/tension relief.
As you say though, it puts root overgrowth well out of reach of a very major organ.
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Post by zo on Mar 18, 2021 8:49:59 GMT
Hi so glad to hear your degu is doing well what happens about the back teeth the root ones mine has just had dental surgery to he has his on Saturday I’m struggling to give him his antibiotics and painkillers can i ask how you managed to give yours there’s as mine is refusing the syringe altogether and I’m worried he needs it thanks
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Post by deguconvert on Mar 19, 2021 0:21:15 GMT
Bouncy, Yasmin, Moletteuk . . . can you guys offer some advice?
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Post by deguconvert on Mar 19, 2021 0:29:19 GMT
Actually, I think you answered these questions on another thread. So all is good!
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Post by cookiedegus on Mar 19, 2021 10:23:06 GMT
Hi so glad to hear your degu is doing well what happens about the back teeth the root ones mine has just had dental surgery to he has his on Saturday I’m struggling to give him his antibiotics and painkillers can i ask how you managed to give yours there’s as mine is refusing the syringe altogether and I’m worried he needs it thanks Hey, you can try to make the degu into a towel a burrito, and try to put the syringe in the side of the mouth, also dont push it too much in, just a tiny bit, and then squirt it out, or you can try putting it on treats if the burrito doesn't work.
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