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Wilson tooth broke off a while ago and i checked them last night and it seems the one that broke off is now longer than the other one... not too much longer but soon it will be... anything i can do about it?

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Try getting a small block of wood for him to chew on... A friend of mine had the same problem a few years ago when her piggie took a nose-dive out of its cage. It just kept growing so she found some suitable wood and a pumice stone for it to chew on, and that seems to have kept both fornt teeth at a good length ever since. I would check out the web for the correct types of wood though just to make sure you get one they are not allergic to! ;)
 
my daughters scooby 2 has got a small front tooth next to a normal one both seemt o be growing well and the smaller one should catch up soon fingers crossed but the little monkey likes to chew on the bars
 
Thanks... last night i had to put cindy in a box to sleep because she kept trying to chew through the C+C cage bars... lol

Is non-treated pine okay for them to chew on?
 
mine won't go near pine. If you either get some wood blocks or apple tree twigs they like them more :)
 
Get a pair of cuticle cutters and clip the teeth to an even length.,otherwise the piggy may have problems in picking up food. Mary

Edited by Susie 20th/2nd/07 to say this is dangerous advice please see below.
 
guineapigvet said:
Get a pair of cuticle cutters and clip the teeth to an even length.,otherwise the piggy may have problems in picking up food. Mary
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I'm sorry but this is dreadful advice and could result in huge problems. Not only should owners not cut their own pigs' teeth, it is exceptionally important that incisors are not trimmed back unless there is a sharp edge. Doing this where unnecessary can result in serious maloccusion due to the pigs' inability to feed back fibrous foods like hay from their incisors to their molars. The molars can seriously overgrow if un-needed corrective dentistry is done to the front teeth.

It takes about 10-14 days for a tooth broken down to the gumline to grow back and almost always without any human intervention unless the tooth/teeth grow back at an odd angle. NEVER attempt to cut your pigs' teeth yourself unless you are a veterinary professional.
 
Get a pair of cuticle cutters and clip the teeth to an even length, otherwise the piggy may have problems in picking up food. Mary
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DIY dentistry is never a good idea. Cutting with cuticle clippers is dangerous and they are not the correct tools for the job. This guinea pig needs to see a rodentologist/guinea friendly vet before the situation gets worse.
 
I personally would not try any teeth trimming myself. Defo one for a vet/rodentologist in my opinion.
 
I rescued a guinea who the owner was going to "get rid of" as she put it because her teeth kept falling out, it is hard work when it happens, as i have to syringe feed and boil up veg for her to eat only for about a week when she gets cute new ones, The vet said she had a calcium defincancy and will not get over it ?
but i don't mind, it happens probable once every month now as i have taken her chew block out.
 
piggybaker said:
I rescued a guinea who the owner was going to "get rid of" as she put it because her teeth kept falling out, it is hard work when it happens, as i have to syringe feed and boil up veg for her to eat only for about a week when she gets cute new ones, The vet said she had a calcium defincancy and will not get over it ?
but i don't mind, it happens probable once every month now as i have taken her chew block out.
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You could try supplementing her with Osteocare liquid, this is a calcium and vitamin D supplement. I've had rescue guineas in and they have responded well to this. Check this info is still up to date with the CCT, I'd hate to be giving you the wrong advice.
If she is feeding selectively try her with something she can't just pick the pieces out she likes.

Unless she has a metabolic disorder, there is no reason why she she shouldn't regain a good set of teeth long term :)

Barbara
 
The lady i got her from is what I think you call a backyard breeder, I don't see her at all anymore, and she told me the mother died straight after giving birth because she had a internal mite ? I am not a vet so if this is true i do not know, and that she had to give Aggie (is the little pig in question) to another sow who had 3 week old babies so the milk supply was low? But Aggie was 9 weeks and was the size of a 4week old pig, even now she is so small i have a 12 week old here as she is that size and she is now approx 7months old she is so small. I did contemplate having her PTS but the vet said as long as she is eatting she is good. not because i could not be bothered with her, she just seems so frail to hold and i don't seem to be able to bulk her up, It is quiet sad really.
I wish i was brave enough to go and tell this breeder what i feel about what she is doing.
But i will get in touch with the CCT with reguards to your advice Barbara thanks
 
Barmy4boars said:
Get a pair of cuticle cutters and clip the teeth to an even length, otherwise the piggy may have problems in picking up food. Mary
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DIY dentistry is never a good idea. Cutting with cuticle clippers is dangerous and they are not the correct tools for the job. This guinea pig needs to see a rodentologist/guinea friendly vet before the situation gets worse.
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I agree,diy dentristry is not a good idea but the inscissors can be clipped safely with cuticle cutters.Peter used to use these,and I have never had any problem.I can see your point though,if you are inexperienced,better to find someone who is. Mary
 
daftscotslass said:
guineapigvet said:
Get a pair of cuticle cutters and clip the teeth to an even length.,otherwise the piggy may have problems in picking up food. Mary
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Teeth which are broken back to the gums,actually grow back in 7 days,not 10-14. I only trim inscissors that are of uneven length to make it easier for pigs to pick up the food.I agree with you that this is not a job for the inexperienced and I retract the message I put. Mary

I'm sorry but this is dreadful advice and could result in huge problems. Not only should owners not cut their own pigs' teeth, it is exceptionally important that incisors are not trimmed back unless there is a sharp edge. Doing this where unnecessary can result in serious maloccusion due to the pigs' inability to feed back fibrous foods like hay from their incisors to their molars. The molars can seriously overgrow if un-needed corrective dentistry is done to the front teeth.

It takes about 10-14 days for a tooth broken down to the gumline to grow back and almost always without any human intervention unless the tooth/teeth grow back at an odd angle. NEVER attempt to cut your pigs' teeth yourself unless you are a veterinary professional.
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guineapigvet said:
Teeth which are broken back to the gums,actually grow back in 7 days,not 10-14.
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Then can you tell me why the several pigs I have had or known with broken teeth have all taken longer than 7 days for them to reach the same length as the unbroken tooth? 7 days is more for a tooth broken halfway. Evidence on Guinea Lynx shows that it can even take up to 3 weeks for the longer, lower incisors to reach the correct length - http://www.guinealynx.com/teeth_broken.html.
 
Wilsons tooth only took a couple of days to a week... would it depend on the individual piggie.
Also wilsons tooth snapped near the gum not on it lol so could that make a difference on the amount of time too?

Thanks :)
 
Yes,teeth broken to the gum do regrow quicker and straiter,.If you leave the teeth at an uneven length,the regrowth will be slower and often uneven.This is why I clip them to an even length.,but I think I had better say again that this is only for the experienced owner to do.,If you are not better to get a vet to do it.I must say here though that you can learn to do this yourself and save on vet fees!.Ask your vet to show you the correct way.It is very easy if the piggy is properly towel wrapped. Mary
 
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