Donna M Hanninen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>Hey everyone, I was just wondering is there anyway that I can trim my gerbies
>teeth at home if they get too long?? My vet does do that but it stresses the
>poor gerbies out and I was wondering if I could somehow trim thier teeth
>myself if I have to. Esther my last gerbie who recently went to heaven had to
>go to the vet and she hated it! she knew where she was going! It is so funny
>how they know they r going to the vet!! Naomi and Gens teeth are fine but
>just in case i need to can anyone give me some info on trimming gerbies teeth
>at home?? THanx so much!!
>
>Donna
It is actually quite easy. Get someone to hold the gerbil firmly clamped
in their hands. it is important to pin the legs against the body so they
cannot move. The other person then quickly uses one hand to part the
lips and using a pair or the nail clippers that look like a small pair
of pliers, clip of a piece of tooth. Make sure the teeth meet evenly
when you have finished. Clip too little tooth if you are unsure, you can
always clip a little more later.
With practise you can then do this on your own!
--
Julian
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