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Common Health Concerns: Dental problems, scurvy, obesity, heat stroke, lice, mites and respiratory problems are some health problems you may encounter. Make sure to check your guinea pig's teeth and toenails periodically. A vet can trim the teeth and show you how to trim the toenails. Here is an EXCELLENT site if you really care for you Guinnea pig and want to know about teeth trimming.
http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/dentalproblems.htm
it is not a good idea to trim a guinea pigs teeth. give them hay chew toys things like that it will keep them the right length if they are so long that the guinea pig cant eat and if the guinea pig finds this painfull take him/her to a vet and get them to deal with it. hope this helps .
What else can I help you with?
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.
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.
Do you brush guinea pigs teeth?
No.
How do you trim a guinea pigs back teeth?
U don't have to just buy some toys for it like at petsmart or any pet store
Do baby guinea pigs have teeth?
YES
What milk can guinea pigs drink?
anchour milk trim!
What do you do if your guinea pigs teeth are to long?
Take it to the guinea pig dentist
Do guinea pigs have big teeth?
Their teeth are about the same size as a rats.
How many teeth do a guinea pig have?
guinea pigs have 24 teeth
How will guinea pigs eat when they lost their top teeth?
If a guinea pig losses it's front teeth it could chew with their back teeth.
What kind of hay do guinea pigs eat?
Hay helps guinea pigs (and rabbits) with their teeth. It helps keep them nice and trim, you must provide your guinea pig with an unlimited supply of hay everyday.
