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Ria P · 10-05-2022, 12:28 AM

I have heard of people trimming teeth but wouldn't feel confident myself to attempt it. I think it would stress the hamster a lot more if i'd try without really knowing what i'm supposed to be doing.
I think the vet gives a little gas so i can imagine it to be less stressful for the hamster.
I'd have a chat with the vet about the procedure. Do they give gas? Do they clip or file the teeth? Should they prescribe pain relief for a few days afterwards?

10-05-2022, 12:28 AM
Ria P House of Hamsters Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,103	Re: Hamster not chewing/eating I have heard of people trimming teeth but wouldn't feel confident myself to attempt it. I think it would stress the hamster a lot more if i'd try without really knowing what i'm supposed to be doing. I think the vet gives a little gas so i can imagine it to be less stressful for the hamster. I'd have a chat with the vet about the procedure. Do they give gas? Do they clip or file the teeth? Should they prescribe pain relief for a few days afterwards?