Posted By: krysKritters
Periodontal Disease - 03/10/09 07:47 PM
I need info FAST!
This morning I recieved a female glider with a swollen lower jaw and her 2 bottom teeth sticking out in a "V" shape.
I immediatley rushed her to my vet, who diagnosed her with periodontal disease. My options are sedation or surgery to remove the 2 bottom teeth (maybe more) and fix the receeded jaw.
The vet says it is genetic and caused by a bad diet.
He is confident that she can still have a productive life w/o the 2 bottom teeth but she will need to remain alone as she won't be able to defend herself with no teeth.
I am looking for anyone with experience to help me.
Thank you.
This morning I recieved a female glider with a swollen lower jaw and her 2 bottom teeth sticking out in a "V" shape.
I immediatley rushed her to my vet, who diagnosed her with periodontal disease. My options are sedation or surgery to remove the 2 bottom teeth (maybe more) and fix the receeded jaw.
The vet says it is genetic and caused by a bad diet.
He is confident that she can still have a productive life w/o the 2 bottom teeth but she will need to remain alone as she won't be able to defend herself with no teeth.
I am looking for anyone with experience to help me.
Thank you.