Extraction Update -Failure

[Chel]

Rose's teeth are going up against the final test. We've decided (my vet and I) to try to extract her one remaining top and one remaining bottom tooth. They have become extremely thick and grow at an alarming rate. I also feel that having her put to sleep and going through the trauma of having a trimming every two weeks is not good for her. Not to mention the toll it takes on my student wallet. My vet has never done an extraction before but is very knowledgeable about rats and has been doing a lot of research. He will also have support from another vet that works with him. It seems that the biggest risk to her health is extreme bleeding from the top tooth since it is surrounded by sinus tissue that could lead to death. There is also a chance of having to undergo another surgery to repair complications. I feel that this is the best option for Rose to live a happy and healthy life. I hope you will all support us.

 

[Zooy]

Praying for a successful surgery!

 

[mamarat]

Hope everything goes well, good thoughts for Rose.

 

[Moon]

Good luck, that is some scary stuff! But it might very well be best in the long run.

 

[SQ]

Keeping Rose, the vets and you in my prayers.
Hope everything goes well.
When is the surgry scheduled?

 

[Chel]

Keeping Rose, the vets andyou in my prayers.
hope everything goes well.
When is the surgry scheduled?

Thanks all, and SQ it is scheduled for December 10th

 

[Godmother]

Wishing you and Rose all the best. If your vet is who I think it is, Rose is in wonderful hands. It is a very hard decision, but it sounds like the best one for her.

 

[SQ]

I'll mark that date on my calendar :hugs:
I'm sure you will be spoiling Rose between now and then.
As godmother said, you have an excellent vet

 

[dubchick]

good luck...
bannana mush to ur girl :heart:

 

[Chelipepper]

hugs to u and to rose .. and much positive energy! sounds like your vet isnt going into this lightly or blindly and that he really does care about rose :thumbup: u will be in our thoughts and we will watch for updates :hugs:

 

[Chel]

You guys are the best! and my vet is awesome, Im really nervous for the 10th but also looking forward to it in a way, it will be nice for Rose to be able to live more normally than she does now, and I'm gonna spoil the heck out of her and have a photoshoot! Thanks again for all your support, I will update you on the 10th!

 

[jorats]

When my vet did one she was very surprised at how easy it was to just slip it out.
Good luck!!!

 

[lindsayfawn]

I hope everthing goes well! :hugs:

 

[Chel]

Ok well the big day is tomorrow, weather permitting of course as there seems to be quite the storm 'a brewin'. Anyway I decided some before pictures were in order, so here they are, I realize the quality is poor, it is difficult to hold her with one hand and take a picture with the other. Her last trim was 13 days ago. She only has one bottom and one top tooth.

Hopefully I will be able to update tomorrow with some good news!

 

[Godmother]

Poor girl! She will be glad to be rid of those teeth.

Wishing her a successful surgery and a fast recovery. :heart: She's in the best possible hands.

I;ll be thinking of you tomorrow and looking forward to hearing how it went.

 

[henry's_mum]

UGH teeth....
I JUST got my first rescue with tooth issues and man is it grossing me out, lol. i'm SO not good with teeth and nails of animal OR human kind.... EEEESSSSSSSHHHHHHHH the thought of it just makes me gag!

I will be thinking of you guys tomorrow hun....
:hugs:

 

[mamarat]

Good luck to your sweetie, tomorrow.

 

[jorats]

Those teeth are exactly like my Jasper's.
Good luck!

 

[lilratsy43]

Best of luck tomorrow! Her tooth really is thick. *Healing Vibes*

My boy has the same issue, but he has all four teeth, so one of the top grows out of control downwards and one on the bottom grows out of control upwards. Misaligned teeth suck! I know exactly what you are going through.

 

[SQ]

That upper tooth looks like the two upper teeth of many of the Liverpool ratties that live with me.

All the best to Rose and to you.
Rose will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow.