In the past 2 days my Guinea Pig has started doing more and more teeth chutters. This used to be common but then stopped for months until now. However how she chutters now is completely different to how she used to. Now she bites slowely for a second or two and then does this really quiet but very fast chuttering. I don't understand what she is doing, I've never seen it before can anybody help me?
Rapid teeth chuttering?
- Thread starter clxd1
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Hi!
Can you please check her teeth? Teeth chattering can also be a sign of pain in the mouth/face area. If the self-sharpening front teeth are crisp and even, then the crucial back teeth are generally fine. if the front teeth are jagged or slanted, then your piggy is not chewing evenly because of a pain issue. You need to see a vet promptly as teeth can overgrow quickly in the space of just a few days.
If the front teeth are pointing inward and are no longer meeting, then the premolars have grown spurs that prevent chewing and trap the tongue or are growing painfully into a cheek.
Otherwise there may be an issue of displeasure.
You may find this link here helpful for your interaction: Who is the boss - your guinea pig or you?
If your piggy is a single, then please read this guide here as single piggies have very different social expectations of you than those who get all their interaction and stimulation from their companions: Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities