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Advice needed

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Hey everyone, once again I am asking for advice.
On Monday morning everything was normal with Gremlin and I made my way to work. Upon returning I noticed he was making that face when they have something stuck in their teeth, you all know the one.
I got him his veggie tea and placed it in for him and he took an absolute age to eat it. He was taking very small bites and chewing very slowly almost as if he's moving to one side of his mouth. Occasionally he will pull that face and paw at his mouth. I made an appointment to see my cavvy savvy vet Judith immediately but could not get in until this afternoon. The appointment is at 4.40. I stepped in and have been syringe feeding water, mushed nuggets and critical care since then to keep him going. He's fairly bright if a little withdrawn, his poop is smaller and softer. He does manage the odd nugget and small piece of hay, if he tries his water bottle he recoils and paws at his face.
I guess, after reading a similar post on here just 20 minutes ago about Gibson, it sounds very similar and wanted advice on whether or not to stick with my reliable vet whom I have incredible trust in. Or if it's worth thinking about travelling to see Simon at the cat and rabbit care clinic?
 
We live from North Wales and if we have a dental piggy, we go straight to Simon. He is by far the best dental piggy vet and because he doesn't use GA (unless it's really needed), then it's always a good benefit for the piggies. I know not all has the means to travel far just to see Simon, but if you do, then you will not be disappointed.
 
I think, seeing as you have the appointment in just a few hours time and clearly trust your vet, then I would have the appointment and see what you feel about the diagnosis. You can always call Simon up after your appointment or in the morning if you don’t feel confident about the diagnosis you are given tonight and then you decide you want to see him.
I just feel that it would be better to see a cavy savvy vet tonight rather than leave your piggy unchecked until you can get an appointment with Simon.
 
I agree with @Piggies&buns , I think if you arent yet sure its a dental problem and you have an appointment today with a good trusted local vet you should go see them first, if they suspect a dental issue beyond their expertise then you can always call the specialist dental vets afterwards- I think their waiting list is often quite long as they are so popular and such good dental experts, so seeing a trusted piggy vet first who has an earlier appointment is probably the best plan x
 
Thanks guys, I'll definitely be going to the appointment today. To get to Simon is a 500 mile round trip to Northampton for me which is a hike, but it's a hike I'm prepared to do. I think as I'm a worrier I just need to have a second option.
 
I agree with the above - seeing the distance, better have your boy checked out immediately by your usual vet in case it is just something stuck in the mouth.

If there is in fact a major dental problem, then you may want to either see Simon Maddock in Northampton or Ellie Whitehouse in Matlock (which is about an hour's less drive down the M1); she is a vet specialising in guinea pigs and has been to see how Simon does his dentals.
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Thanks everyone for the advice. Just returned from the vets and it is just a piece of Timothy hay lodged widthwise in the roof of his mouth. Judith tried a few times to dislodge it but it's caught fast. He will be in at the earliest opportunity which unfortunately is Friday for removal and an inspection to see if there's anymore caught. Judith says that his teeth look very good from what she could see otherwise.
 
A little update for those interested. Gremlin has been in today, nothing really untoward was found, he had a tiny amount filed from one of his molars and a tiny amount from his front to even them out. He's home and seems happy and he's munching away.
 
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