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Teeth - upper incisors missing?

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MellyWelly

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This morning I noticed Mr Piglet struggling to pick up his fresh veggies.
He was happily munching on his nuggets and hay, but when it came to his greens, carrots and cucumber, he couldn't get a grip :(
On closer inspection - when he yawned - I think his upper incisors might be missing (I'm not 100% sure). His lowers are definitely there though.

I spent time cutting up his carrots and greens into tiny pieces which seemed to help him and I've hand fed him this morning and tonight. (Although his partner, Mr Bear, is always stealing Piglet's food . . .)

Piglet is lively and is behaving his usual self, so that reassuring.

My question is: will his teeth grow back - is there anything else I should be doing?
 
Just an update: Mr Piglet is still a happy boy and able to eat.
I've found that cutting his food into thin strips is helping him feed. He eats his carrots and greens like he's eating spaghetti :))
Mr Bear still trying to steal Mr Piglet's food though. Naughty boy!
 
It's nearly two weeks now since he lost them, but Mr Piglet's teeth are growing back OK now, I think. . .
 
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