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    Default Re: Urgent: Anyone have an answer to self mutilation?

    Quote Originally Posted by farm mom View Post
    Have you tried spraying the affected area with apple bitter. I've used it on bandages and skin with stitches on everything from Bunnies to Horses. And a fox with a bone pin sticking out of her shoulder. They don't like the taste.
    Yeah we've tried.
    A paste with Cayanne Pepper was suggested by the vet too.
    Her drive to chew herself overcomes any of the affects of the distaste unfortunately.
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    Praying that this medication will work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coralreefer View Post
    Yeah we've tried.
    A paste with Cayanne Pepper was suggested by the vet too.
    Her drive to chew herself overcomes any of the affects of the distaste unfortunately.
    Call Dr Diaz at the Exotic Animal Hospital of Orlando. Ask him to sedate her (Iso) and drastically blunt her incisors. He is an expert in his field and will know how far to go without damaging the enamel and dentin. I am sure you know it's a stop-gap measure but it beats open wounds, sepsis and death. She will still bite at the target area but the trauma will be minimal to none if blunted enough. Don't try it yourself or you can split the tooth laterally to the root and then incisor removal is the only option. This will buy you time to try different medications. Sounds like a nerve issue. I would call Diaz ASAP.

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    Default Re: Urgent: Anyone have an answer to self mutilation?

    I would try adding magnesium citrate to her diet first, it really does calm the brain activity down. Also Inositol, a vitamin like chemical that the brain needs to relax normally; it has been used to counter Obsessive compulsions like self chewing in pets.

    For dosages on these two key support nutrient sources, contact me by PM.

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    Default Re: Urgent: Anyone have an answer to self mutilation?

    CoralReefer and DiggiesFriend:

    I started oral CBD supplement protocol on my grey today. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm working with the company (CannaPet) that puts it out for larger pets.

    I'll keep notes on Muggsy's behavior and contact CannaPet again on Friday to discuss side effects, effectiveness at deterring self-mutilation, and adjusting the dose.

    Maybe, if successful, this could help someone else out there.

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    How's CoralReefer's squirrel? Any word?

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