Sebastian Thread
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- My home, ruled by pigs!
I would say it seemd to be about 6 - 10" long. I don't think you need to be concerned about the length though. The part that goes in the mouth and over the teeth works perfectly.
I wouldn't allow a dremel to be used...too much vibration and a quick, clean cut is the way to go.
I wouldn't allow a dremel to be used...too much vibration and a quick, clean cut is the way to go.
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- Supporter in '08
I don't know the name of the tool so I won't be any help there but my vet uses a tool that works like a dremel but is made for this kind of thing. It's smaller and better quality than the dremel but has diamond tipped attachments and is controlled with a foot pedal instead of the thumb thing on the dremel. I've seen her use it to trim my pigs teeth and it worked great, it was fast and operated very smoothly.
The idea of using clippers on their teeth makes MY teeth hurt!
The idea of using clippers on their teeth makes MY teeth hurt!
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- My home, ruled by pigs!
"The idea of using clippers on their teeth makes MY teeth hurt!"
I am the one who holds Elsie's mouth open for the procedure and I can assure you it is quick and painless. One or two snips and it's over.
She can't be on her back so I bring the Super Pet Chair with me and we prop her up in it so that she is reclining, with the back of the chair up against a wall.
I hold her lips down and away from her teeth while the vet positions the tool. Once we are satisfied of how much to cut...snip! It's over.
I always practice the reclining position with my pigs and looking at their teeth so that if they ever need to go to the vet they will be used to that.
I am the one who holds Elsie's mouth open for the procedure and I can assure you it is quick and painless. One or two snips and it's over.
She can't be on her back so I bring the Super Pet Chair with me and we prop her up in it so that she is reclining, with the back of the chair up against a wall.
I hold her lips down and away from her teeth while the vet positions the tool. Once we are satisfied of how much to cut...snip! It's over.
I always practice the reclining position with my pigs and looking at their teeth so that if they ever need to go to the vet they will be used to that.