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Chinchillas => Health => Topic started by: RigzBandz on May 24, 2016, 02:28:27 PM
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I've previously posted regarding my Chin Jed. I have decided it to be more humane and dignified to have him put to sleep tomorrow :-( I'm devastated and wish there was some other option but I know it will only postpone the enevitable. I can email some pictures and if anyone could please just clarify I am making the right choice I would be forever grateful. My Fiance and I have out first child on the way and I really wanted Jed to meet our little one (as selfish as that sounds) :-( thank you all for reading.
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No problem. If you have xrays that could help. Also what did the vet say about it?
I'm very sorry you're going through this. I had to put down my first chin.
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I didn't bother getting the X-ray as the vet could see a spur through the initial check, I have already had him under anesthesia twice and didn't want him to go through it a 3Rd time. It's hard to find a vet who specifically deals with chinchillas here in the UK. Is it possible I could email you some images of him I took the other night and you tell me what you think as you seem to have a greater knowledge than me regarding this. Thank you in advance.
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Yes you can e-mail me at admin@chinchillaclub.com. The fact is if you have confirmed tooth spurs by the vet you already have a sufficient diagnosis. I'm not a licensed vet but I'll take a look at them. If you can see it without a close exam under anesthesia it's pretty serious.
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Thank you. I have emailed you now.
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Not much to see there since the teeth aren't exposed. I'm noticing a lump on the lower left side of the mouth and guessing there is something going on there.
Anyway you have a positive diagnosis and I think you're pretty well informed going in. If you want to take it further you will need xrays and an exam by a qualified vet. If you go that route I fully expect you'll still have a diagnosis of malocclusion and you'll be faced with managing it. Tooth spurs mean malocclusion as the face of the opposite tooth is grinding unevenly.
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It's not worth putting him through anymore as it's the same end result :-( thank you for your help.