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Where should I take Bramble for her teeth problems?

Steph1

Steph1

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Hi all
My long haired piggy has developed what I’m sure is a dental issue. One of her front teeth has overgrown and a bottom one has become sharp. She is not her self and although eating has started struggling so have today started to top her up with critical care. She has never needed vet care before and has been healthy until now. She is 4 1/2. I have used an exotic vet regularly with my other piggy and they have always been good. They are not listed on here. Reading on here the Cat and Rabbit Clinic is highly recommended for dental. I’m really split where to go. She definitely needs seeing this week now I have discovered her teeth are not right. I trust my regular vet but am not sure whether to see my regular vet or not.
 
:agr: If you can get to Cat & Rabbit then that would be best.
A vet who is inexperienced with piggy dentals (and sadly most are) can make a problem worse. You are better off to go to straight to C&R and get it dealt with properly from the beginning.
 
Cat & Rabbit definitely. You don't need a referral. I took Meg there earlier in the year in the middle of Lockdown (6 hour round trip) as my usual vet (normally EXCELLENT with piggies) couldn't find what was wrong. Kim diagnosed all sorts of stuff that was wrong including partial facial paralysis which is something my vet had never heard of in a guinea pig. Meg went up to C&R twice. Meg will never regain all the weight she lost but without Simon & Kim I know that she wouldn't be here now and she is as well as she will ever be.
 
My Ted who we sadly lost to an unrelated issue last Tuesday was a dental piggie and he had regular conscious dentals. Ours was a 600 mile round trip but worth every mile to keep my boy eating and well. Simon and Kim are both amazing vets and I know we would have lost Ted back in 2018 if we hadn’t taken him there, Simon gave him an extra 2.5 years of a very happy life, he lived nearly 6 years and had an amazing life with his brother and later his two wives x
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Thank for your replies. It might be fine with my regular who I trust but I am also aware she will most probably be sedated which I’d prefer to avoid as she’s getting a bit older now. Also I’m imagining it will be cheaper as won’t have to pay for anaesthetic though it’s not really about the money all as it’s what’s best for her and it costs what it costs!
 
Steph1 said:
Thank for your replies. It might be fine with my regular who I trust but I am also aware she will most probably be sedated which I’d prefer to avoid as she’s getting a bit older now. Also I’m imagining it will be cheaper as won’t have to pay for anaesthetic though it’s not really about the money all as it’s what’s best for her and it costs what it costs!
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Cat and rabbit offer conscious dentals. I’d give them a ring to discuss your options
 
Steph1 said:
Thank for your replies. It might be fine with my regular who I trust but I am also aware she will most probably be sedated which I’d prefer to avoid as she’s getting a bit older now. Also I’m imagining it will be cheaper as won’t have to pay for anaesthetic though it’s not really about the money all as it’s what’s best for her and it costs what it costs!
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A conscious dental costs £60, there is a one off registration/consult fee too around a similar price. My Ted was eating hay after his first conscious dental, it took less an 10 minutes, something he had been unable to do after the GA dental at my local vets. I personally would avoid any other vets when it comes to guinea pig dentals, they have very limited experience and they can make matters far, far worse than better in our experience. Good luck x
 
I personally would say, go to Simon or Kim if you can possibly get there. They are the very best beyond any doubt. **edited**** I have been to two local vets who have performed GA dentals on Ted and both were terrible, especially the exotic vet. I do understand that vets do need to be given experience to hone their skills, it is sadly a very rare vet who gets guinea pig dental surgery right ☹ they often do more harm than good
 
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Another client of Simon and Kim here as well. :tu: We always travel from North Wales to take the piggies to Northamptom (3-4 hours each way depending on traffic) to take our piggies there, especially if it's dental and abscess problems. Also if the piggies have an unknown diagnosis (well when local vets can't figure out what the problem was). Simon and Kim are the best. Simon always have managed to sort out the dental and abscess issues of my past piggies, whether it's a one time or a long time thing. And Kim, I find her so amazing with guinea pigs. The moment she touches the piggy, she's already examining everything, i.e. weight, stomach/belly, ears, eyes, etc. I mean everything! She can feel lumps and bumps that our local vets can't and would tell you right away whether it needs futher inspection. My husband always refer to whatever she was doing as Guinea Pig MOT. 🤣 Plus Simon and Kim always would explain everything and would allow you to ask many questions during the consultation. It's just unfortunate the current situation doesnt't allow you to see them face to face and see how they are doing it during consultations because they really are the best.
 
They are always busy all year round, so glad you got an appointment for her, they’ll get her problem sorted x
 
Hi all. Just to let you know she has seen Kim this morning. Poor girl was developing ulcers from spurs further back that I could not see as well as the front teeth issue that I could see. She was very thorough and explained everything. Back again in a couple of weeks. Great practice.
 
Steph1 said:
Hi all. Just to let you know she has seen Kim this morning. Poor girl was developing ulcers from spurs further back that I could not see as well as the front teeth issue that I could see. She was very thorough and explained everything. Back again in a couple of weeks. Great practice.
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They are the best! Will never take mine anywhere else for dental work. Glad you got sorted :) hope she’s on the mend soon
 
Simon and Kim are fab! So glad you managed to get Bramble seen, hopefully she will feel loads better very soon. My Ted used to get ulcers in his cheek from outward growing spurs on his right hand side.
 
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