Quick ToothTrim

[Jackie in Tampa]

http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/k...t=100_1575.flv


This is MY ROCKY...ruler of my world! my one tooth wonder!

This is not really good video...I should have gone slower, but I have woke him up 3 times already today, but he got a no no treat a small potatoe chip Freds first video, and second time holding camera,
Maybe try to get a better one!
Amazed I got it here period, not the same way I did in practice last night
but for what it is, I hope it helps you decide

[squirrel princess]

and what a good patient

[Pam]

Thanks for the video Jackie. Rocky is such a good boy! He's handsome, too!!

I am going to try to trim Roxy's teeth at home. She has been going to hubby's clinic every couple of months to have them trimmed under gas anesthesia. Of course she gets the royal treatment, but she would prefer to stay home.

[Jackie in Tampa]

I will try to make a slower, more instructional video, my camera is not so good either...
Pam, how often does Roxy go?

[Pam]

I will try to make a slower, more instructional video, my camera is not so good either...
Pam, how often does Roxy go?

Roxy's teeth only have to be trimmed three or four times a year. John only has to give her a little gas to make her sleepy for the trim. She wakes up as soon as he is finished.

[Snipe]

What a good little patient


Heh heh

When I was a kid no dentist in his right mind would have stuck any finger in my mouth like that

[wheezer]

Wow that was a great video of teeth trimming. Rocky is such a good squirrel to be so still. I was wondering how long you have been doing that and if he was always that good?

Pam, I think if your little squirrel has more than just one tooth, it might be easier to take him 3 or 4 times a year. I had two squirrels who had four large teeth each to trim and couldn't really be done with the clippers. I used a dremel saw and the gas to sedate them. They got so used to going to he clinic it was so much less stressful. They would have to be "mummy wrapped" and the buzz saw would have freaked them out. Jackie, you are very lucky to have such a wonderful squirrel and one little toothy

[Jackie in Tampa]

This is kinda a continuation on an existing thread...but I have little to no experience ...sorry, we can move if we need to
In the other thread, I posted that teeth trimming should be done by a Vet. The only 3 reasons I clip are
This will be forever with Rocky, and that much gas scares me...for life.
ching ching $$$$$
Rocky likes me best!

Anyone considering doing this themselves could create more problems than they started with. ODONTOMAS, eye gouging, cut sq....alot can go wrong!

Please be careful

[wheezer]

Wow, that was a great video Rocky is a wonderful little squirrel to be so good He obviously trust you a lot and seemed to be used to it. I was wondering how long you have been trimming him?

I had two squirrels who had 4 teeth each to trim every 4 to 6 weeks. They were too tough to safely trim with clippers so I used the dremel saw. I worked at a wildlife clinic so I could use the gas and it was very easy and they got used to the trip

Pam, if your Roxy has more than one tooth, it might just be easier on her to use the gas. They just sleep through the trimming

[Pam]

Pam, I think if your little squirrel has more than just one tooth, it might be easier to take him 3 or 4 times a year. I had two squirrels who had four large teeth each to trim and couldn't really be done with the clippers. I used a dremel saw and the gas to sedate them. They got so used to going to he clinic it was so much less stressful. They would have to be "mummy wrapped" and the buzz saw would have freaked them out. Jackie, you are very lucky to have such a wonderful squirrel and one little toothy

Roxy has to have three teeth trimmed. (She had to have one pulled when she was about four months old.) I'm might not be able to trim her teeth at home. She is almost six years old and set in her ways. She does not like my husband, and she does not like to be held down. She can cuss like a sailor. I think John enjoys doing her teeth because he gets to hold her while she's sleepy.

[wheezer]

Roxy has to have three teeth trimmed. (She had to have one pulled when she was about four months old.) I'm might not be able to trim her teeth at home. She is almost six years old and set in her ways. She does not like my husband, and she does not like to be held down. She can cuss like a sailor. I think John enjoys doing her teeth because he gets to hold her while she's sleepy.

You are right, at 6 years she is set in her ways. I wouldn't want to hold her down I like the part where John likes to hold her when sleepy Awwww

[Jackie in Tampa]

Wow that was a great video of teeth trimming. Rocky is such a good squirrel to be so still. I was wondering how long you have been doing that and if he was always that good?

Pam, I think if your little squirrel has more than just one tooth, it might be easier to take him 3 or 4 times a year. I had two squirrels who had four large teeth each to trim and couldn't really be done with the clippers. I used a dremel saw and the gas to sedate them. They got so used to going to he clinic it was so much less stressful. They would have to be "mummy wrapped" and the buzz saw would have freaked them out. Jackie, you are very lucky to have such a wonderful squirrel and one little toothy

Rocky knows...Dentist
He has dental history...last year Dr.L pulled other upper. He had abcess.
Prior to that tooth dying and extraction, for a couple years, I clipped both top teeth. He is sweetie
Pam, Rocky will be 6 July 27th....pppaaarrrttttyyyy!!!!

[Pam]

Pam, Rocky will be 6 July 27th....pppaaarrrttttyyyy!!!!

Big party!! Roxy will be 6, July 25. That was the night my border collie brought her to my doorstep. She was a tiny pinkie. My son had named her Rocky because he thought she was a he. We quickly changed her name to Roxy.

[secretsmom]

I love that video, you guys make that look soooo easy
I love the sweet little chirping!!

[4skwerlz]

Good job, Jackie! Dang you're good!

[adoptedmom]

Wow. Jackie, that's a great video. Rocky must be the most docile squirrel in the history of the universe. And you're obviously a seasoned professional! Any chance you want to come by my house Thank you so much for sharing

[Buddy'sMom]

Cool video!! Rocky is amazingly trusting and docile! Wow!
Rocky

[tatcat]

Rocky knows...Dentist
He has dental history...last year Dr.L pulled other upper. He had abcess.
Prior to that tooth dying and extraction, for a couple years, I clipped both top teeth. He is sweetie
Pam, Rocky will be 6 July 27th....pppaaarrrttttyyyy!!!!

woo hoo, jackie...that is on a sunday...i just may have to make his some cookies and bring him a gift...he sure is a talker...he was so cute today...i am glad i got to meet him and sarah... for a wonderful afternoon....

[Jackie in Tampa]

Tatcat...your fibbing...he was a grouchy BH
That's ok, we all have naughty days...
He really is usually a sweetie. ..
Next time

[tatcat]

jackie, he was fine....just moody as ya said...we all have our days..my fatcat is the same way...sometimes he wants in and sometimes out...and so on......an on....and on...in one evening...it gets tiring...as in tonite...meow=i want in....10 min later...meow=i want out...10 min later...meow=i want in...10 min later...meow=i want out...it gets aggrivating, but he is "OLD AND CRABBY" and spoiled ROTTEN...