Check your chin teeth!

[breevass]

My Athena gets everything she needs. But this morning I checked her teeth and they were only dark orange on the center part of each tooth and white on either side. MAIN SIGN OF CALCIUM DEFICIENCY IN A CHIN!! Needless to say, she already has the mineral rocks, but we purchased a different kind and will be checking her daily. Just a heads up for other chin owners. Because it takes A LOT to check Athena's teeth. She does NOT like her mouth to be touched. The last remnants of her abusive past. So rather than stress her out, I just look during scratches. This is the first time I've actually been able to pull her lip back and see the whole thing. I don't need judgement. I have to deal with a HIGHLY sensitive and dramatic chin on a daily basis. I just want others to be aware.

 

[Chinbutt]

Interesting, thanks for the tip. Mine usually smile pretty big during scratch sessions, so I'll have to take another look to be sure with mine.

I noticed you're in Fairbanks -- I was there this Summer, beautiful area! Those -40 degree winters sound pretty scary though.

 

[ticklechin]

If a chin is on a high quality pellet and hay only diet, there should not be a issue with calcium intake if the chin has been healthy, the problem is when the chin gets too much phosphorus-in grains such as oats and other treats. Too much phosphorus will cause calcium deficiency, so your problem may not be insufficient calcium, but too much phosphorus.

 

[breevass]

Thank you! I'll definitely check her food and hay. Because they're both high quality brands.

And yeah this past winter got down to -60F.. Not for this chick!!