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i believe you are talking about tusks?
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What will happen if you do not trim overgrown guinea pig teeth?
Your not supposed to trim their teeth! All guinea pigs and other rodents, should be provided with somthing to chew on. In the wild, they gnaw on wood, and eat hard foods to wear their teeth down naturally. In captivity, people forget that these animals still need to do what they do naturally. Buy a chew log from your local pet store. DO NOT ATTEMPT to file your own guinea pigs teeth. If you are THAT concerned, schedule an appointment with a local vet that specializes in exotic pets. Guinea pigs are considered to be exotic.
How meany teeth do guinea pigs have?
Guinea Pigs have 20 teeth. (:
Can guinea pigs survive without hay?
guinea pigs eat timothy hay to wear their teeth down that continue to grow throught their lives. when a guinea pigs teeth are overgrown it becomes hard to eat and the guinea pig will eventually starve to death.
Do pigs digest teeth?
Yes, pigs have very strong teeth and also sharp tusks if they have not yet been removed.
Why do guinea pigs chew on stuff?
Guinea Pigs chew on things in their enclosure because it's their own way of keeping their teeth in good condition and to wear them down so they don't become overgrown. Guinea Pigs teeth are "Open Rooted", this means that they are forever growing. I suggest that you buy a special "chewing" block. Whether it be a small piece of untreated wood, or a solid vitamin block, it's a good way to make sure you don't have an unexpected need to visit the Vet to have their teeth trimmed.
What diseases can guinea pigs have?
Some of these are not exactly 'diseases', but are just health problems: Overgrown teeth Overgrown nails Upper Respiratory (dusty bedding) Abscess Hair loss or scabs (if they have fleas) Matting (for Peruvians if you don't groom them) diarrhoea (sudden change in diet, too much of light green vegetables (I think)) Obesity (too many treats)
Can front teeth of guinea pigs grow again?
yes. a guinea pigs teeth are always growing.
Why do guinea pigs have teeth?
They need teeth to eat.
How can you take of a guinea pigs teeth?
Guinea Pigs are Rodents, and their teeth are always growing. Provide them with materials to gnaw on, and they will take care of their own teeth.
How many teeth have pigs got?
"Pigs have a full set of 44 teeth" Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig
Do pigs have front teeh?
yes and pigs have up to 44 teeth
Are a pigs teeth pork?
No, a pig's teeth are not made of meat (pork). Like most mammal's teeth, a pig's teeth are composed of a fleshy ennervated core called the pulp, which is surrounded by the dentin and coated on the outside with enamel.
