HaffiesRock
Well-Known Member
Please can you tell me how this went for you and your horse please? In particular, stories of adult horses having them removed.
Thanks
Thanks
My just-turned seven year old had his out last Wednesday - the vet was rasping his teeth with the gag on as per a routine check-up when a wolf tooth came out. The vet then removed the other one (on the other side) for symmetry. No sedation required and the other one came out really easily and horse wasn't bothered, the vet then had to take some more of the root out whereas the other one had come out with all the root attached.
Was very straightforward - horse had the next two days off, hacked on a loose-ish rein over the weekend and lunged today, no sensitivity at all
Edited to say (after reading last post) that I asked about sedation and the vet said that he would be fine. Fortunately he was, but I didn't know they required sedation for wolf teeth removal? I wouldn't say I was a novice horse owner but have never had to deal with wolf teeth before.
I've always kept mine in so they don't try to eat or drink whilst still sleepy as they could choke. It depends on the amount that is given but normally it doesn't take much more than 3/4 of an hour for Kenny to come round (he is undergoing treatment for a blocked tear duct so is currently being sedated once a week to have it flushed). Personally I'd keep him in or just away from food and water etc until he has come round - even if he's just tied up on the yard
^^ I was amazed at the immediate difference in ours after having the blind tooth out! She had been going round twisting her head to one side but stopped that as soon as it was out
^^ I was amazed at the immediate difference in ours after having the blind tooth out! She had been going round twisting her head to one side but stopped that as soon as it was out
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