Split incisor

[Emmalou46]

Hello,

My 4 year old boar Coco has somehow managed to split one of his bottom incisors, so it looks like he’s got 3 teeth (hope that makes sense) I’ve had him to the vet today and he has shaved down the bottom tooth (and also the top one too that matches it) but he said it just kept splintering. The break went right down to the root/gum. We are hoping as the tooth grows it will grow out normally however, worried that it may just keep breaking as it grows. Has anyone had any experience with this type of thing before?
He’s prescribed pain relief and also antibiotics, he didn’t say there was an infection but has prescribed them as precaution to avoid a possible abscess. My next question, are the antibiotics necessary? I hate them as they always seem to upset his tummy, I do have probiotics to hand but he just seems to have quite a sensitive tum.
Any help/advice appreciated.

Thank you

 

[Truffolo]

Sorry that Coco is having tooth issues. Which antibiotics is he taking? Biolapis makes good probiotics. I would follow the vet's advice but contact your vet if problems arise. Poop soup can also be a good way of stimulating good bacteria. You may have heard of it already. I think it is quite common for piggies to have this problem.I expect someone with more knowledge than me about it will come along soon. I hope your piggy recovers soon

 

[Emmalou46]

Thank you for your reply. I think that’s the one I have, it’s called fibreplex? The antibiotics prescribed is called co-trimoxazole.
I should have mentioned in my first post that he is currently eating ok and maintaining weight. His poops are a little on the pointy side and although eating pellets, veggies, maybe doesn’t seem to be eating as much hay

 

[Truffolo]

The hay is important as his molars could become overgrown without enough hay. It is advised to weigh him first thing in the morning to see if he is eating enough as significant weight fluctuations will mean that he is not eating as much hay as he should