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~Emma~ · Guest

Not sure if this is an emergency, more the beginning of an ongoing concern...

What is the best thing to do in this situation?

15 days ago I had 2 wilson white kits born, 1 male, 1 female.
When born, the male kit was bigger than the female. Since then the female's weight has caught up and slightly overtaken that of the male.

Both kits are currently feeding well.
The male is about 105g at 15 days old.

Last night I noticed something odd and had a closer look.

The male kit, Zorro has misaligned incisors.
His bottom teeth are placed in front of his top teeth like an underbite.
His top teeth slant right and backwards (inwards) slightly. They look a bit twisted.
His teeth are surprisingly long compared to those of kits the same age.

I'll try to get a clear photo later today.

Both parent's teeth showed no signs of this.
Mum's teeth are currently looking a bit whiter than usual. Given her some cuttlefish for the calcium. Also, Zorro's sister's teeth look normal.

I will be booking in with the vet a little later today.
Just wanted a little advice first.

:sad:

Aileen · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:32 pm Post subject:

Hi Emma,

is the kits teeth white or yellow?

I dont like the fact that the bottom ones are longer and over lap the top ones.

The vet will cut them down and then see what happens.

Let us know how you get on at vets

Aileen

mum · Guest

[color=darkblue]Thinking about you Emma. You must be worried.
Do let us know how it goes at the vet. ((((hugs)))
~mum~[/color]

Aileen · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:25 am Post subject:

Hi Emma how did you get on.

Hopefully when the teeth have been filed down they wont grow back again.

Thinking about you and the little one

Aileen

mum · Guest

[color=darkblue]Any news Emma? Thinking about you and the little kit and keeping fingers crossed too
~mum~ [/color]

~Emma~ · Guest

Zorro's teeth are creamy coloured. they have a yellow hue.

We went to the vets this afternoon.

Zorro had his top teeth clipped sort and also his bottom teeth trimmed a bit. His bottom teeth are normal. It's the top ones that are misaligned.

Since getting back he's been acting a lot happier. He was grouchy and grumbling about just about anything before his teeth were clipped but he's really perked up now.

We'll be going back in 2 weeks for a check-up and possible re-trimming.

:)

Aileen · Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 9:31 pm Post subject:

hi Emma,

How is the little one doing now is the teeth still ok

Aileen

~Emma~ · Guest

Had another teeth trim today.
This is the 3rd trim. If it is having an effect, it is slow.

Different vettoday, but after looking at case notes she got all negative and decided the trims aren't helping. She's suggested an operation to remove Zorro's teethwhich may not be successful or having him PTS.

She also made a messy job of the trimming.
She said his teeth were brittle and looked worried about doing more harm than good. If I knew where to get some of the cutters used for trimming the teeth I would do it myself. :???:

Last time before this felt more positive.
Feeling rotten today. :cry:

Would like the opinion of the 1st vet (he wasn't in at the time).
Not sure what to do.

:sad:

samjo · Guest

:cry: oh no im really sorry to hear that i do hope that if you decide to get his teeth removed that everything goes well it horrible when you have something like that and very worrying goodluck with everything ok

takecare
sam :)

Aileen · Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 1:46 am Post subject:

Hi Emma was just wondering how the little one was after we spoke in chat.

Aileen

mum · Guest

[color=darkblue]Ohhh dear Emma I had hoped it would be a straight forward trim was only thing needed. What a traumatic start to life this little kit is having.
I feel a bit wary about that vet. I have the distinct feeling she doesnt seem to know much. ~mum~ [/color]

rissa · Guest

hi ya sorry to hear about the teeth troubles how is he getting on?

Aileen · Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:43 pm Post subject:

How is he Emma?

I know you said in chat you were going to go back to your first vet.

Aileen

mum · Guest

Any update Emma. My thoughts still with you and your chinnie
~mum~ :flower:

~Emma~ · Guest

He's going to have to be put down. :cry:

Even if his top teeth did straighten up he would still have an underbite which would cause him more difficulties.
I'm going to have to let the little fella go. He's not going to improve.

I'm going to miss him. :sad: