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Hi ticklechin, He is not on any antibiotic after the dental work. He was on buprenorphine for pain 3 days after the dental work and now suppose to switch to metacam 0.3 ml long term. He was on baytril prior to all the surgery as he did have some gum infection. The baytril didn't clear up the...

I am very conflicted with all the different advice I am receiving and reading in different forums. I don't know if the best route for me is to follow my specialist's instruction or just go by the instruction on the Metacam box. My specialist is closed today, as it is a stat Holiday in Canada...

Are you chins taking their dosage of Metacam from a bottle of 1.5 mg/ml or is their bottle of Metacam diluted? So taking an amount double their size is ok? They would not overdose? I think I am more concerned if my chin should be on Metacam long term if he is acting normally and eating. Is it...

Hi Narcissus, Since your chin was on 0.5 ml. Was it on a 1.5 mg/ml concentrated bottle or was it a diluted bottle with a lower concentration? What kind of surgery did your little chin have? How long has your chin been on the metacam? Has she had any side effects? I just don't want to give it...

My chin just had some dental work done. He had his bottle left incisor removed as it was broken just below the gum line. He also had some overgrown cheek teeth that was trimmed back to the correct contours. As per the vet, there are several cheek teeth with erosion in them - they are either...

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My chin just had some dental work done. He had a broken bottom incisor removed and also some cheek teeth that were overgrown and reshaped. There are several cheek teeth with erosion on them - they are either resorption or cavities as per the vet. These teeth can be painful, especially when the...

Thank you for everyone's thoughts and reply. I brought FUU FUU to the vet. He checked for presence of a hair ring but there was none. But he said most likely he did have one and now its gone, causing it to have a hematoma along with swelling. There was some darker spots of blood at the top of...

Checking far down being its closer to his belly side or the tip of the penis? Unfortunately he doesn't sit still enough for me to fully extend his penis to check. From the pictures, should I be concern and bring him to a vet or is this normal looking and has happened to other owners before...

I did check for the presence of hair rings and there were none. Is it normal to look like this or is this what it's called "out of the sheath?" Should I be bringing him to the vet? He has no trouble eating, pooing, or peeing. He's actually doing lots of that. I have posted another picture at...

My chinchilla named fuu fuu is 7 yr old male. The last week or so I've noticed his penis has gotten bigger, and somewhat hanging. he is a solo chinchilla. No sexual activity. He has no problem with peeing. Is this normal? Please see posted picture. Greatly appreciate your comments.