December
2014
Pet of the
Month goes to…….
Grey Cassidy
Grey is a 13
year old Chinchilla and has been coming to the practice since 2012,
she is well known by all of the members of
staff.
Back in 2012
Grey came in to see out head Vet John to have a dental, she came to
our practice with a long history of dental
issues.
Grey's molar
teeth were not being worn down in the correct way and this was
creating painful spurs which were pinching her
cheeks.
Grey comes in
every few months to have her teeth rasped and clipped to make them
smoother and more comfortable.
The owners are
aware of the different signs that Grey shows when her teeth are
needing a trim, she become slightly lethargic and her appetite
changes.
NOTICE TO ALL CHINCHILLA
OWNERS:
Please be aware of the
following:
Has your Chinchilla eating habits
changed?
Does your Chinchilla prefer to eat softer
foods? (Vegetables or fruits)
Does your Chinchilla refuse some parts of
its diet? (Hay/grass)
Is your Chinchilla dropping food out no
his/her mouth?
Has your Chinchilla got wet fur around
his/her mouth/eyes?
Has your Chinchilla got any swellings on
his/her face?
Does your Chinchilla mouth smell any
different from usual?
Can you see your Chinchilla front teeth
with his/her mouth closed?
Please contact the practice for a
consultation with one of our Vets to check your Chinchilla
teeth.
