Wolf Teeth- please look!

[JoBo]

Just a quick one are horses meant to be sedated when having wolf teeth out? Have you ever known of a horse not to be sedated to have wolf teeth out? How long should you leave it before riding after wolf teeth have been taken out?

Thanks in advanced, a slightly worried but won’t go into in yet,
JoElla

 

[Seahorse]

My pony had his wolf teeth removed and he was sedated by the vet and they were removed by the EDT with the vet in attendance at the yard. I was told not to put a bit in his mouth for 3 weeks.

Hope this helps

Sam x

 

[ihatework]

The vet is taking my baby's wolf teeth out next week, I just assumed he would need to sedate, wouldn't be happy not sedating for this sort of procedure, last thing you want is having a horse with issues about his mouth!

 

[ticobay831]

my mate had the dentist out to her youngster and he just pulled them out with no sedation, she was fine.
The roots are only very small so a little twist wil remove them.

 

[shellonabeach]

4 year old on my yard had her wolf teeth out without sedation (and without any problems!) this summer. She is a very laid back sort though.

The owner was advised not to ride with a bit in for 10 days after.

 

[TGM]

Sprite had her wolf teeth removed earlier this year - they were done by the vet under IV sedation, which is just as well as they were quite hard to get out! I gather some come out more easily than others. Was advised by the vet not to use a bit for at least a week afterwards.

 

[squirtlysmum]

My equine dentist also just knocked 'em out, I was somewhat amazed that he did this as I'd always known horses to be sedated however my boy didn't even react and believe me he does not do pain!

 

[Seahorse]

My pony's were incredibly difficult to get out, both the vet and dentist were struggling and had to cut his gums in the end, it was horrible and I wish I'd just left them now as they were'nt causing him any problems at all.

 

[GTs]

I personally would have my horse sedated to have them removed

 

[MillionDollar]

My NF mare had her wolf teeth out at 5 with no sedation and was ridden 4 days later. We had no problems when they were taken out or afterwards. Plus she was a lot more manageable afterwards.

 

[Twinkle Twinkle]

My boy was sedated to have his removed and l was told not to put a bit in for a couple of weeks

 

[KatB]

Cobby was done without sedation, was fine. G hasnt had his done yet......

 

[lucysnapshot]

My 3yo had a tiny MINUTE wolf tooth out without sedation and was fine

 

[jayvee]

Depends on age of horse. Over 6/7 I'd say sedation as they are well set. Seen it done very pro' and would defo go with sedation for the horses sake!!
Riding a week later though recommendations are 2 wks after.

 

[calon]

as they have very little root they come out very easy and quick no sedation needed with good dentist 3 or four days off .dont worry