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REALLY URGENT: Sick hamster

Is there anyone who knows something about hamsters?
Please I really need help.

My hamster lost his upper tooth in December. Now the other upper tooth is too long, he can't eat.
Vets know nothing about hamsters (at least in my city).
I need to cut this tooth. My question to you:

Is it possible to do it without anesthesia? He's too weak for it.
Can I do it using surgeon's scissors or do vets use something else to do it?

Please help! ;(
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The tooh was cut. Everything goes back to normal.
NocKairu posted over a year ago
 NocKairu posted over a year ago
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CaprolagusNiger said:
You should use a claw trimmer or even some sharp pliers. It doesn't hurt, hamsters' teeth are more like claws. After a cut the tooth should have a shape of a chisel, like in this picture: link Good luck with your hamster ;)
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101trx said:
my opinion is that you should get some nibblers for you hamster so he can chew on them to whittle his tooth down.
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