Problem after teeth rasping

[Millymax]

6 months ago I had my horses teeth checked by the vet she said he had a little raised bit on his right side not enough to rasp and to have them checked again in 6 months. Fast forward 3 months ridden problems bolting, bucking, rearing, all totally out of character, had the back lady out all good here, saddle checked all fine, so rang the vets a couple of days ago again and told them I want him looked at again, so today another vet came from the same practice, he has 4 sharp pieces, one of which has caused an ulcer, there was a lot of blood to which I started panicking, she said it would be ok and can't see an infection. Popped him back out the field went home, but had an usual feeling so just went to check, he has spat hay everywhere where he has tried to eat it and can't, he seems to be grazing ok, (not a lot of grass here at the min hence throwing hay out), rang them and they said its normal sometimes they are sore, if he still can't eat hay in 24 hours they will come back out. I've had his teeth checked every 6 months and he has had his teeth rasped before without any problems. Has anyone else had this problem? am I over reacting? I feel so sorry for my poor boy and so angry they never looked properly last time as they don't get like that in 3 months! Thanks for reading if you got this far x

[rumble]

Sounds like you need an equine dentist!! They specialise only in teeth!! Ask your friends for recommendations in your area! I wouldn't have a vet do teeth!!

[09rebel99]

If it was me I would get a qualified equine dentist to come and have a look. Maybe put which area you are in and people can give you some good reccomendations. They can be sore a day or two after having work done but it's worth the £30-£40 to put your mind at rest.
Most vets are like GP's they have good all round knowledge and may only specialise in a couple of things. Equine dentists are trained just to do that job and are specialists in their own rights.
My vet has done mine for years but now he is older I get the vet every 12 months and the dentist every 12 months so he gets them checked every 6 months.

[judyh]

I don't know where you are but Robert Ruddy is excellent ( Yorkshire )

[gillwales]

personally I would contact the senior vet and speak to him/ her about what has happened, I would be asking for the cost of the first visit to be refunded and a discounted visit and treatment including no charge on any antibiotics required, their mess get them to sort it

[flee]

One Equine Dentist I had ( who was also a college lecturer on the subject ) pointed out that he had spent 2 years training for his job , whereas veterinary students did 'Rasping Teeth' in one afternoon .
Don't know if he was exagerating , but I do know that he turned up with a bucket load of equipment ( vet uses one rasp ) and he spent a considerably longer time on each animal .No difference in the price either .
Now use Rachael Hough - highly qualified and highly recommended .

[catkin]

I can recommend a good dentist that covers Herts, Essex, Bucks. Good luck

[Jenna]

Jun 11, 2013 18:00:21 GMT flee said:

One Equine Dentist I had ( who was also a college lecturer on the subject ) pointed out that he had spent 2 years training for his job , whereas vets did 'Rasping Teeth' in one afternoon .
Don't know if he was exagerating , but I do know that he turned up with a bucket load of equipment ( vet uses one rasp ) and he spent a considerably longer time on each animal .No difference in the price either .
Now use Rachael Hough - highly qualified and highly recommended .

I use Rachel she's fab

[workingcob]

My advice would be never to use vets for teeth - a horse we bought had just had its teeth done by vet prior to purchase: my EDT said the vet had made things worse, leaving a razor sharp ridge against the upper cheek

Agree with all other posters - get a reputable, qualified EDT out. We use Kevin Hallett and he is excellent, but Robert Ruddy also v good. We've used Sally Kingsley in past but frankly she's jolly rude sometimes & I'm not totally enamoured of how she is with less cooperative horses.

[silvershadow]

I wouldnt have a vet either, Ive just had a lady called Anna Taylor come and do mine. She came out at such short notice and takes real pride in her work. I would recommend her to anyone.

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[sarahp]

I have always used the vet - but I'm with a big mainly referral practise and I do know some vets have a special interest in teeth and others just find it a chore. It does save trouble if any have to be sedated - and they always work with a bucket full of tools, electric rasp available too if required. One I used to use developed power tool usage and was an examiner for EDTs. But it's a "know your individual vet" situation.

[gillwales]

I have to say Im with Sarahp on this

my vet was excellent on teeth

what I do feel most strongly is if you pay a professional to do a job and they are not of standard then you should get the problem sorted free of charge, that way the practice will make certain that their vets in this case work to a good code of practice

it is a 2 week course to do equine dentistry, anyone can apply and take it

most people that practice equine dentistry will rubbish vets has a matter of course, I think it is highly unlikely that any university will only dedicate one afternoon of rasping teeth out of a 5 year course

afteral they want your business

[honeypot]

Well I know that student vets get more than an afternoon on teeth because my mare is often a guinea pig. All the students get to feel and have go.
The last vet that did my ponies teeth was newly qualified, he spent 45 minutes, explained thoroughly, offered for me to have a look before and after and then I got a follow up call a week later to check that all was well.
Last week the students did standing castrations on two of my colts.