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Old 04-01-2017, 04:16 AM   #1
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Default Teeth help please urgent

Hi, can I trim my hamsters teeth myself. Have vets appointment for later on, but worried as my hamster is so weak. I didn't realise this was the problem as my hamster is old, and doesn't like being handled
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Old 04-01-2017, 04:49 AM   #2
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Default Re: Teeth help please urgent

Definitely not, you could easily shatter the roots & do permanent damage unless you know exactly what you're doing so not worth the risk.
If you're seeing the vet today then your ham should be ok till then, offer some wet food, either baby food or porridge to keep him going.
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Old 04-01-2017, 04:59 AM   #3
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Thanks so much
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Old 04-01-2017, 05:03 AM   #4
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I agree with cypher - definitely do not cut your own hamster teeth as it would be very tricky and dangerous.
My vet also don't like to cut any small animals teeth with clipper instead when my Syrian had her teeth trimmed they would use gas anaesthetic and a burr - which was quick, painless and stress free.
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