Teeth problem

[Amysguineapigs]

We took 3 month old Lottie to the vets today, as we noticed last night her teeth were crooked. The vet said it's a possibility that she's broken her teeth. But she's eating fine, and is the ideal weight. So the vet said to give her time as it might get better by itself. But if she looses weight she'll have to be put out to get them sorted as shes a little fidget!
So fingers crossed it wont come to that!
Has anyone else had this?!

 

[flintstones]

I have two boars, both who have had dentals previously, one is done conscious the other has been given valium, one has ongoing bladder issues which on occasion put him off his food resulting inhis molars on the right over growing. The other has spurs which need filed, both pigs are over 4 yrs old.

What do you mean by crooked? If they are slanted it's likely she may have ongoing dentals issues unless it's been caused by her previous diet. Debbie aka furryfriends has a dental piggy sanctuary, perhaps she can comment more.

 

[Amysguineapigs]

Aww poor boys!

Crooked- Meaning her top teeth, ones long and ones short, same on the bottom...so yeah slanted.

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

When you say her teeth are crooked, do you mean the front ones are slanted? If there is a problem with the front teeth like this it can often be a result of back teeth issues. How experienced is your vet with dental treatment in guinea pigs? I have seen some dreadful mistakes that have been made by various vets when dealing with dental problems, and I have to say, very few vets seem able to carry out dental work with any level of competency.

Keep a close eye on your piggie and weigh her regularly.

Where about in the West Midlands do you live? If your piggie does indeed start to have more obvious dental issues I would strongly recommend that you see Simon Maddock at the Cat and Rabbit Care Clinic here in Northampton. People travel from all over the country with dental pigs as he is so very experienced.