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02-11-2011, 03:43 PM   #1

Overshot Jaw


Has anyone ever had a cat with an overshot jaw?
If so, did you encounter any problems, or did your cat manage everything ok?



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02-11-2011, 04:36 PM   #2

Re: Overshot Jaw


Sorry, no experience with this; hope someone will be along who does.



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02-11-2011, 08:49 PM   #3

Re: Overshot Jaw


Kizzy does have a wee bit of an overshoot, but manages just fine and tbh I don't notice it, but it was brought to my attention by CP before I took her. The vet has never commented on it either, so I suspect it must be by a very small amount.



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02-11-2011, 10:13 PM   #4

Re: Overshot Jaw


No, only thing I would check is that the lower incisors are not digging into the roof of the mouth. My friends dog had this and vet had to remove some of the tooth.



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02-11-2011, 11:29 PM   #5

Re: Overshot Jaw


Thanks...thats what im worried about Calismum...he still has his 'baby teeth', so just worried when his adult teeth come through....will keep my eye on them and straight to the vets if they cause problems



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03-11-2011, 09:05 PM   #6

Re: Overshot Jaw


Quote:
Originally Posted by Hevvur
Thanks...thats what im worried about Calismum...he still has his 'baby teeth', so just worried when his adult teeth come through....will keep my eye on them and straight to the vets if they cause problems
That's what happened with Bracken. It was her adult teeth and they made quite a dent - worse on one side that other. The vet took the top of the tooth off to make it level with the other teeth. I have to say it has nade no difference to her eating, drinking is a bit messy but that is to do with the oversot rather than teeth. Hope it is not as serious, Bracken has quite a large gap.



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03-11-2011, 10:33 PM   #7

Re: Overshot Jaw


He does have quite a large gap....the only problem he has is with taking treats from our fingers/hand!

The gap is larger than 1/2 cm (thats half a centimetre!)



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04-11-2011, 09:29 PM   #8

Re: Overshot Jaw


That is quite a gap for a small mouth. Bracken I reckon would be at least 2cm - but she is an Otterhound.



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04-11-2011, 09:35 PM   #9

Re: Overshot Jaw


He's still only about 16-18 weeks old...so got growing to do!
Will be keeping a close eye



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04-11-2011, 09:38 PM   #10

Re: Overshot Jaw


(((hugs))) hope it is ok



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