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Trixy-advice needs/vet recommendations for teath trimming

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Thank you all so much your support has meant a lot to me at this time. I coudl hardly sleep last night as this is playing on my mind and would like to make a decsion within the next few days as I leave to go on holiday next week and i need to know whats best to do. I think looking at him. he is so frial...and also got ongoing problems as well as his teath. Even though he seems happy enough i dont knwo what kind of discomfort he is having..he certainly cant be pain free with all this. I have booked an appointment for tonight as I have more or less decided that putting him through ongoing treatment with his teath is not fair on him, given he losing so much weight and of course has already been through alot.

But I'm find it hard to do this..i dont want to lose my little piggie as he much loved and sinc eI was at university (I'm now 25) he been a great little friend. I'm not the best with this sort of decision as I'm quite emotional about it all and i should try to think of things logically given that i really can not afford this and also that it would be putting him through constant distress for the next few months as his teath will need to be trimmed every few months. what do i do?

Can anyone tell me a rodentologist or vet that is in london that does not put the animals to sleep whilst trimming the teath as i know this is still another options to explore. I could make a few phones call..so if yo could please advice me of any id really appreciate that! I cant seem to find any in london on line..just normal vets that put them to sleep as they feel its the best option.

I eagerly await your replies...as I'm very confused.

P.s I have also got to number for Vedra from the Cambride Cavy Trust..but she is too far from me and is a few hours outside of london by train/bus and thats just one way. but i have left a message for her to ask her advice.

Thank you in advance everyone..please let me know what you think?

gill xx
 
trixy's teeth

hello from me and the girls from oz, there is another lady from oz who has a male piggy called duke and duke needs his teeth trimmed every 3 weeks as he won't eat hay. the vet sadly also uses ananestic(sp) for duke and whilst duke has a sore mouth for a day or two he's fine afterwards. duke is 6.6 years old and isn't well at the moment.
i would NEVER put a piggy down because of teeth problems, without exploring all avenues first. and there is no need to apologise for being emontional, these little guys are not only wigglers on the outside they wiggle inside to our hearts too. perhaps a rescue could help or someone on this forum. but only you know what is best for your piggy and we can only support you, the decision is yours and yours alone to make. may god help you to make your decision.
i would perhaps send glynis or maryh a private message or discuss with vedra a good guinea pig vet close to you and take trixy there.
to wear teeth down feed lots of hay and pellets and foods like brocoli stalks. sending you hugs and healing vibes for trixy:rose:rose:rose keep us posted on trixyxx>>>xx>>>xx>>> how old is trixy and what is trixy's story, i mean why would you consider pts, i mean to be rude, it is easier to know trixy's story so advise can be given. take care and hope you make the right choice.
 
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Hi Gill
you need to chat to Jenny aka Billies Mum she's in London for a vet's addy
she can help you or if in doubt pm one of the mods and they will be able to help as since the forum has moved over a few things are a bit diff to look at and you might not find things....
oh love i'm so sorry this is still on going, as you know i've been thru this and if you can you also can help Trixy thru this, it's not easy it's a day by day process and sometimes it's fab and other times it's not easy but that totally out ways the best thing their love THAT"S THE BEST xoxoxoxoxoxo
If you're able i'd chat to a vet or even Vedra but you need to be advised.
Piggies can live thru this my little guy has had toofie trims regularly now for gosh yeah well two years now i suppose and unfortunately with anaes as in OZ we don't have the option as our vets are not taught the other way grrr but you have the option try what you can do........ we'll have our paws crossed for you and little one Trixy GO TRIXY xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Gil you've posted before and i do remember this........ my heart goes out to you, only you know how Trixy really is so what ever happens you'll know it's for Trixy's best.
We're just all trying to give you options
GOOD LUCK for you and TRIXY come on little fella x>>x>>x>>x>>
 
Choloe, why are you asking another member why she would consider pets? Sorry, but you are not one to talk. Also, don't pass judgement when you do not know the full story, trying to make another member feel bad. I could throw up a few facts about you which would make others cringe, but I wont. So, please, don't say "I would NEVER.." regarding anyone elses piggies, you never know and you have not had that piggie, so you do not know that you wouldn't. Sometimes letting a pet fall into a forever sleep is the best thing. If Gill could not afford to be having the vets bills, would you rather her poorly, underweight pig had overgrown teeth whilst Gill was saving up for treatment? Sorry, but I hope this lets you see the other side
 
I cant begin to tell you how much I appreciate all of your support. It has been a great comfort to me as I’m such a big softie for this sort of thing. I’ve never been in this situation before and I just feel exhausted with worry about it all and wondering what is the best thing for both of us. I hate feeling a bit selfish but I do need to consider both me and him. For example I could only afford to keep his treatment going and regular operations if I got another job, or really changed my lifestyle. I have already done so but it would mean a lot of other changes. I don’t want to seem that this is not a change id be prepared to make as ive already done so much to fight for my piggie, I'm just letting you know my situation. Please understand that. It’s hard to explain things but I'm trying my best as I value all your opinions.

That said, it’s all about what best for my piggie. I stated to wonder if there was another way to have his teath trimmed without having the anesthesia every time..as in my opinion that is TOO MUCH to put any animal trough on regular basis, never mind a frail weak piggie like me. I have heard from people on the board that there is a lady called Vedra who works for the Cambridge Cavy Trust and I have just called her to discuss this as I wanted to make sure I have explored all the avenue. Vedra seems a nice lady and was happy to explain to me about how things work but I was shocked to hear about the procedure. They use no sedation or anesthesia and clip all the teeth and she explained it is not painful for them as there no nerve endings in their teath. I explained to her that I have rang around a few vets and it seems they only advice anesthesia and she said its because all the vets are not thought properly about how to treat this. In other words all of the vets in London are not doing things the correct ways. I can see what she saying and respect very much her opinion but I didn’t feel it was something I can do on a regular basis for Trixy. I would never know if he could feel it or not…and this would be a constant worry. I can certainly see Vedra point of few and after all she is an expert however my vet is also an expert and has advised that this is very unheard off and she would not consider this as the right move to make. She also said, I could of course choice to do it Vedra way or to continue having it done the common way at my normal vet..but she told me “Gill it’s a lot to do for a little piggie and I feel his quality of life would not be good and he already sound in some discomfort he would have ongoing discomfort if he had regular operationâ€. I really can see her point. My piggie been fighting for a while, maybe I should let him sleep now. He has other problems not just this, and I think if he so frail and already so thin it doesn’t seem fair to continue when he clearly not as happy as he should. I really don’t want to make this sound like I am saying anything bad again what Vedra said, she is extreamly knowledgeable but everyone is telling me different things and I also need to trust myself with what I believe is best for him.

I was overwhelmed about how caring my vets are, they have been so wonderful over the past few months and even let me have consultations for free as they know ive been struggling for money. So I believe that my vet is being very genuine with me.

Basically it all comes down to weather I want to continue in getting his front and back teeth trimmed every few months. He would have discomfort through the end of his 2 months when they are growing back, and also at the begging just after his operation. I would have to accept that it’s complex and make him go through all this all the time for the rest of his life. Sometimes I think its time to realize that he may not want this….i think if I don’t put him down I would be doing it out of guilt because Id think “gill keep trying keep getting these trimmed no matter the cost or discomfort†its really not fair.

Please do tell me what you think. I am so sorry for such a long post, I'm sure you are all so tired of me babbling on lol. I just wanted to know what you all think. I know some of you think I should still put him through this every few months but I really think its too much. Even if it were a big animal, or small…I would think the same. I’m trying my best to make the right choice taking into consideration everything as I also can not give my whole life to my piggie either even if I wish I could.

Thank you my friend

Gill x
 
you have my support

gill that was beautiful and i have tears streaming down my face, peter gurney the king of guinea pigs believe anaesnetic(sp) for teeth was unncessary, it is like cutting a finger nail so i have heard.
you do what you think is right for you and trixy, as i said in your other thread, look into his eyes and hopefully your heart will tell you what is right. may god watch over you and protect you.
trixy is very lucky to have you, know we are here to support you. and comfort you, sorry but the tears are still flowing. hugs to you both, search your heart and you will know!
 
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choloe, i am NOT threatening you. I would not divuldge your information. I am purely saying do NOT try to make Gill feel guilty for whatever she decides to do.
 
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My vet Anne Taylor at O'Mearas is just outside London on the Ewell bypass. She is also Maryh's vet and she does dentals without GA.
The number is 020 8393 6049. If nothing else, it is worth phoning her for a chat and her opinion, she is a lovely caring vet :)

Good luck
 
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My vet Anne Taylor at O'Mearas is just outside London on the Ewell bypass. She is also Maryh's vet and she does dentals without GA.
The number is 020 8393 6049. If nothing else, it is worth phoning her for a chat and her opinion, she is a lovely caring vet :)

Good luck
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I would definitely give Anne a call, several members in Kent have been up to see her. I spoke to her last summer when one of our little guys was ill and she is lovely - it certainly wouldn't do any harm to speak to her. I do feel for you, thinking of you and Trixy at this difficult time.
 
Thank you for the reply and the information. I have considered to call her. I did speak to Vandra for about 20 minutes. I may still call her but the problem is the distance it would take me a good few hours just to get there and then of course all the way back. I dont have a car. Trixy get very nervous when i take him only 15 down the road, its too much to put him through such a long journey as well as a treament every few months. thank you so much anyway, and I'm sure she a lovley vet..i can imagine so!

I think weather i did the procedure (which ever way) it doesnt change the fact that Trixy is so weak, so frail and even though he eating what he can..he been through so much. It would be a case of his having discomfort before and after every 2 months. Before he has it done when he has the syptoms for a little, and some discomfort after. to have this for the next forseable future i believe its too much for my little piggie...i wouldnt want any animal to have this visious cycle. It would be different if it was only a one off or now and then but this would be on a regular basis. Also after talking to my vet, she said his health is already quite poor so its putting him in a bad position to have this done anyway.

Thank you all for everything x
 
Hi

Not sure where abouts in London you are but i know of a brilliant vets with a fantastic rodentologist and dedicates guinea pig clinic if you would like their number, they are near north london, and are very reasonable in price. They also don't use anaesthetic for teeth.

Is it his front teeth or back ?
 
I take my two piggies to the CCT to see Vedra, they are both there at the moment in fact as one of them has a suspected fractured leg, poor little thing. Anyway what I wanted to say is that once when I was waiting to see Vedra there was a gp having its teeth trimmed/filed. I've heard guinea pigs in pain, they make an awful squeak and this guinea pig was calm and coped perfectly fine with the procedure. I wouldn't hesitate to let Vedra cut my piggies teeth if it were required.

Kate
 
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