EDT or Vet??

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Every year i have this same debate with myself. I have upto now used a really good EDT for the last 2 years. However my old TB has become increasingly bad to handle for the EDT, resulting in us having to get the Vet to sedate him last year.

The Horse in question has always had his teeth looked at every year without fail & has always been quite good. I find it strange that since moving to the new EDT he's upset & needs sedating, he really is upset by it. All the other horses are fine.
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So in the next week im needing anual Vacs done for all the horses & at the same time i could get there teeth done. I know they do have a Vet who's had training but there a new vet practise im using.

What would you guys do Use the Vet who can sedate if needed or get the Vet to sedate & use the EDT who the horse has a big dislike to???

Im leaning towards the Vet if im honest.
 
I'd go with the vet, my horse was also seriously upset by an EDT and has had to be sedated since. I think that vets do a perfectly acceptable job.

Also, why pay two lots of callout/charges?
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I'd go with the vet, my horse was also seriously upset by an EDT and has had to be sedated since. I think that vets do a perfectly acceptable job.

Also, why pay two lots of callout/charges?
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Yes thats my thought also, i did have Vets do them all every year then got persuaded to use the EDT. Suppose im dithering because i don't know the standard of the new Vets work & can't afford any problems due to one horse going to regionals.

Ive always been present when the EDT has visited & he is a nice person with the horses. Maybe he's a just bit to strong though with this horse when he's rasping?? It's the only thing i can think of.
 

I go against the grain & go with both.

A vet is not a specially trained tooth expert.

Would you have a doctor look at your teeth?

Although I am lucky because my EDT is also a vet & can sedate them herself.
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It's a hard call and tbh I think it's trial and error as well as going with your gut feeling and horse's reactions.

If you chose an EDT I would always use a trained and registered one listed on BAEDT/BEVA.

I previously used and EDT on the list and was happy with his work until an incident last year which put me off completely.

I then used my then vet who said he'd done additional training on teeth and he was worse than useless.

I've changed vet practice now and have fantastic vets who are trained and do an amazing job.

If I were you think I'd try the vet since horse needs sedating and doesn't like EDT.

Good luck
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Maybe he's a just bit to strong though with this horse when he's rasping?? It's the only thing i can think of.

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Hard to know, itsn't it? They have such flippin' good memories!!

Mine was 'pounced on' by the vet and EDT as he needed sedating for power rasping, and the EDT was in a hurry.
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Horse freaked out at being 'attacked' by these strangers! Vet said he'd had enough sedative to knock out 3 horses much larger than him, and he was still fighting back!!
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I use a BEVA registered EDT for teeth, but would be happy enough using a vet - there is one at the practice I'm with who has been on the BEVA dental course for vets. However I'm happier with the specialist EDT, and am lucky as horse doesn't need sedation.
 
I have a brilliant BEVA registered EDT. My vet hates doing teeth so doesn't really do a very thorough job. when I worked for him he used to try and get out of doing teeth all the time and told me that teeth should be done by a dentist!

If your vet will do a good job and your horse is happier with him then I'd do that - no point in upsetting your horse
 
EDT. The local vet did somthing wrong with my friends lovely arabs teeth, and it ended up being PTS, so realy don't trust the local vet. Not happy with my old EDT though, so changing to a new EDT.
 
I'd go with the vet providing the vet is willing to use a gag. If he does not use a gag is will be nearly impossible to reach the back teeth and effectively rasp them, the word here being effectively.
 
The EDT is fully registered & does do a very good job im not knocking him, however sedation was never needed up until the EDT.

Ive booked in with the Vets now, because they have to do anual Vacs i may as well. They assure me that the Vet coming has done some courses & they have the full equipment including a Gag. But if i feel un-happy at all i wont go ahead i assure you all.

Thanks all for your input.
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Unless your vet has especially done a course in dentistry, as mine has, I would always use an EDT. You should be able to get a sedative to give to the horse yourself if it is needed.

Are there any other EDT's near you that you could try if you think this is just a reaction against your new EDT?
 
I can sympathise with OP - I'm in the same position as my stroppy mare is becoming increasingly difficult with my dentist (not through any fault of his, she is just a bolshy stropbag) and he says he won't do her again without sedation. I can 100% see where he's coming from as she is getting dangerous and its his livelyhood at stake if she injures him. I am thinking of getting my vets to do her teeth next time as according to their newsletter they have all been trained but I have had bad experiences with vets and teeth in the past so am very wary.
TPO - -I'm in scotland also so would be really interested to know which were the good vets and bad vets you refer to. (could you pm me?)
 
in my area, I would opt for EDT, however mine is very experienced and rarely uses sedatives, even with the narky tb's. Having known that pony I have has had a vet look at his teeth for last 10 years and seen the mess that was in his mouth which has obviously been there many many years, having got my EDT out yesterday, wouldnt bother with vet for teeth unless it was a speciality. Vets tend to just rasp the sharp edges in my own experience, but every area is different.
 
vets do two days training in dentistry.
yes they can sedate but cannot do the job of a trained *equine dentist (*check qualifications).
if needed book the vet to attend the same time as your dentist to enable them to do their job whilst the dentist gets on with theirs.
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