Sophie lauren
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Hi guys I was just wondering how do you tell if your guinea pig back teeth are growing normal? Is it only a vet that can check or can you do it at home if you have a willing piggy?
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Are they having any issues eating at all?
Sophie lauren
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No I just wanted to check when I do his weekly health check 
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If piggy eating normally, and incisors look fine, then unlikely to be an issue with back teeth. If piggy eating awkwardly, struggling to eat or not eating and incisors look good/slanted/uneven/broken/misaligned, then a proper examination of the back teeth needs to be done by a vet. We have had some with perfect looking incisors, but dreadful back teeth. Also they can have incisors that are dreadful, but back teeth fine. Basically a quick check of the incisors weekly, together with weekly weighing of your piggy is the best way to pick up on any problem, dental or otherwise!
Sophie lauren
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Okay thanks he's eating fine and his teeth a perfect so I'll just keep on doing what I'm doing thanks for the help
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