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I've noticed one of my pigs that's now 7 yrs old doing a funny movement with his jaw and I'm wondering if there is a problem with his teeth? It looks like he's got something stuck in there then he's fine . He's eating hay, veggies and apple sticks well and no loss in his appetite.
My friends guinea pig had over grown back teeth due to an abscess and tummy issue that prevented her from eating .
( She's making a recovery now )
I'm going to book him in to see our usual vet however my friend saw a specialist in Northampton who deals with guinea pig teeth but they are on holiday fir two weeks
Any advise please ?
 
Are you weighing him daily? Please start weighing him & give him extra feeds by syringe if he is losing weight/not eating. Simon Maddock at the Cat & Rabbit Clinic does conscious dentals, he is the best vet for dentals so I would book an appointment to see him as soon as he gets back from his holiday. The risk at his age from an anaesthetic would be quite high so it would be better to get hi in to see Simon, providing you can maintain his weight/eating in the meantime.
 
I fully agree with @Poppy'sMum . make sure that you book an appointment as soon as Simon is back from holiday for a check. He has helped my Hywel in the last year of his life, which he would have otherwise not had as my local vets couldn't cope.

Here is our syringe feeding guide. It has also got a section on looking after a dental guinea pig.
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide
 
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Yes I'll book an appointment with Simon I know he's on holiday for two weeks .
I'll start weighing izzy again although he's eating fine at the moment .. hay, veg and sticks
I'm guessing syringe feeding comes in when he's not able to feed or do I do that now?



Poppy'sMum said:
Are you weighing him daily? Please start weighing him & give him extra feeds by syringe if he is losing weight/not eating. Simon Maddock at the Cat & Rabbit Clinic does conscious dentals, he is the best vet for dentals so I would book an appointment to see him as soon as he gets back from his holiday. The risk at his age from an anaesthetic would be quite high so it would be better to get hi in to see Simon, providing you can maintain his weight/eating in the meantime.
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Poppy'sMum said:
Are you weighing him daily? Please start weighing him & give him extra feeds by syringe if he is losing weight/not eating. Simon Maddock at the Cat & Rabbit Clinic does conscious dentals, he is the best vet for dentals so I would book an appointment to see him as soon as he gets back from his holiday. The risk at his age from an anaesthetic would be quite high so it would be better to get hi in to see Simon, providing you can maintain his weight/eating in the meantime.
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Ok I'll weigh him today... I'm now worried
But I'll book him in to see Simon when he's back and my own vet . My vet is good I'll see what she says
 
Wiebke said:
I fully agree with @Poppy'sMum . make sure that you book an appointment as soon as Simon is back from holiday for a check. He has helped my Hywel in the last year of his life, which he would have otherwise not had as my local vets couldn't cope.

Here is our syringe feeding guide. It has also got a section on looking after a dental guinea pig.
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide
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I noticed he's been doing this jaw movement on and off like something's stuck .
He did it last year once I noticed.
He eats a lot and constantly grazes on hay
 
That 'pulling the lips back like something's stuck' motion can be a sign of overgrown or uneven molars and is definitely worth a dental check. Also weigh regularly to make sure he is maintaining weight. Feel along the sides of his jaws to his neck to feel for any lumps or bumps that could indicate an abscess (though it's possible to have a dental issue without an abscess, or even an abscess forming without being able to feel a lump yet.)

The foot to me looks like urine scald- sometimes when pigs are elderly or not feeling well, they will pee and continue to stand in it and that can irritate the skin on their feet.
 
Have you checked his teeth? Once my Tonks was doing something similar so I examined her and it turned out she had hay caught between her teeth (god knows how!) and it was half down her neck too bless her.
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Have you checked his teeth? Once my Tonks was doing something similar so I examined her and it turned out she had hay caught between her teeth (god knows how!) and it was half down her neck too bless her.
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Yes I've had a look and can't see anything also felt along jawline can't feel a bump and he doesn't squeak . He lets me tickle under the chin and is eating . He was so mucky underneath and I guessed the redness was something about standing in wee . They pooh so much and lie in it. I gave him a little bath and kept them in their indoor pen till I'm happy they can go back out .
My friend had this issue with her pig and it was quite bad so I know the signs to act quick . I'm going to take mine to the vet to check him over but go and see the dental specialist too
 
Freela said:
That 'pulling the lips back like something's stuck' motion can be a sign of overgrown or uneven molars and is definitely worth a dental check. Also weigh regularly to make sure he is maintaining weight. Feel along the sides of his jaws to his neck to feel for any lumps or bumps that could indicate an abscess (though it's possible to have a dental issue without an abscess, or even an abscess forming without being able to feel a lump yet.)

The foot to me looks like urine scald- sometimes when pigs are elderly or not feeling well, they will pee and continue to stand in it and that can irritate the skin on their feet.
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I've weighed him today , he had looked thinner a few weeks back but now he's fuller . Still eating well .
What can I put on his feet?
I'm taking him to my vets but going to call specialist vet for dental
Thanks
 
If you are seeing your regular vet they will check his feet for Bumblefoot (although I don't think it's that) and prescribe him some cream. If it's not Bumblefoot Gorgeous Guineas do some cream that's great for likkle feet :)
 
Rubys cafe said:
I've weighed him today , he had looked thinner a few weeks back but now he's fuller . Still eating well .
What can I put on his feet?
I'm taking him to my vets but going to call specialist vet for dental
Thanks
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I know Gorgeous Guineas makes a cream... I actually have used Lansinoh in the past (it's actually for breastfeeding moms, but makes a waterproof barrier and is safe to ingest) because I have not been able to find Gorgeous Guineas in Canada.
 
Oh bless, Gorgeous Guinea is a lady in the UK I believe and not a big company or anything so idk if she could send it to you? It's always worth messaging her (Chrissy) as she's really lovely and helpful :)

Fingers crossed for you at the vets, hope all works out alright :)
 
Thanks we are booked in for tomorrow and I'm also booked In To cats and rabbits vets on the 20th April ( fortunley I'm going with my friend who has an appointment!).
Izzy seems off today so hopefully I've got it early enough to treat and heals quickly.
I've checked his weight again and checked for lumps on his jaw line but nothing .
I've bought from gorgeous Guineas in the past but I'll see what vets says.
I've kept them both indoor on the fleece so soft on his legs
 
Good you are booked in with Simon :) How is his weight today? Try & weigh him at the same time each day to be more accurate :)
 
Hi all
I took him to my usual vet he checked him over. He had lost a tint but of weight since his last visit three month ago but she wasn't concerned. They are big boys and need to watch their weight. She could find any problems with his teeth and she did give him a good going over. He's still eating his hay fine and he's more like himself , this was the main thing the vet was concerned about .
As there were no obvious signs of teeth issues she was reluctant to X-ray him as that would mean sedating and him being older she felt it unnecessary I agreed.
I'm keeping an eye on him but he seems fine and no pulling back of the mouth.
In still booked in to see Simon so I'll see .
He has hocks on his legs so she advised putting aleo Vera on . Hocks common in older pigs ....so I've got to keep an eye on that so I kept them indoors in soft fleece but just yesterday put them outside as it was so nice and they have more space .
Any advise?
 
Rubys cafe said:
Hi all
I took him to my usual vet he checked him over. He had lost a tint but of weight since his last visit three month ago but she wasn't concerned. They are big boys and need to watch their weight. She could find any problems with his teeth and she did give him a good going over. He's still eating his hay fine and he's more like himself , this was the main thing the vet was concerned about .
As there were no obvious signs of teeth issues she was reluctant to X-ray him as that would mean sedating and him being older she felt it unnecessary I agreed.
I'm keeping an eye on him but he seems fine and no pulling back of the mouth.
In still booked in to see Simon so I'll see .
He has hocks on his legs so she advised putting aleo Vera on . Hocks common in older pigs ....so I've got to keep an eye on that so I kept them indoors in soft fleece but just yesterday put them outside as it was so nice and they have more space .
Any advise?
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That's good news :) I would still take him to see Simon, he would spot even a teeny tooth spur at the back of the mouth, most vets are unable to examine the mouth as fully as he can. My elderly piggy's stifles/hocks were arthritic as she got older & she was on a low dose of Metacam every day which helped a lot. I would discuss that when you see Simon as well. As far as I know Aloe Vera has no pain relieving properties & I would be unsure if it was toxic to him if he licks that area.
 
The vet said it was fine although I've messaged gorgeous Guineas . The legs are less red but I'm keeping an eye on them.
I'll mention to Simon when I take him .
They have fleece in their sleeping area in the the outside pen and fleece inside pen too



QUOTE="Poppy'sMum, post: 1977556, member: 11301"]That's good news :) I would still take him to see Simon, he would spot even a teeny tooth spur at the back of the mouth, most vets are unable to examine the mouth as fully as he can. My elderly piggy's stifles/hocks were arthritic as she got older & she was on a low dose of Metacam every day which helped a lot. I would discuss that when you see Simon as well. As far as I know Aloe Vera has no pain relieving properties & I would be unsure if it was toxic to him if he licks that area.[/QUOTE]
 
Rubys cafe said:
Thanks we are booked in for tomorrow and I'm also booked In To cats and rabbits vets on the 20th April ( fortunley I'm going with my friend who has an appointment!).
Izzy seems off today so hopefully I've got it early enough to treat and heals quickly.
I've checked his weight again and checked for lumps on his jaw line but nothing .
I've bought from gorgeous Guineas in the past but I'll see what vets says.
I've kept them both indoor on the fleece so soft on his legs
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Good luck, I am there on the 20th too.
 
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