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Unlike humans, guinea pigs don't lose their teeth, ( nor do they brush them) this allows to maintain healthy and strong teeth. eating hard foods and constant chewing help wear down the teeth to keep them at a proper and comfortable length. when a guinea pig breaks a tooth it is able to grow back allowing it to eat.

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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.


Is anything the same about hamsters and guinea pigs?

They are both rodents and have all the characteristics of rodents like the long incisor teeth that are always growing.


Can front teeth of guinea pigs grow again?

No, once a guinea pig's front teeth fall out, they won't grow back. It's important to provide them with proper nutrition and chew toys to prevent dental issues. If their teeth become overgrown or misaligned, it's essential to seek veterinary care.


Do guinea pigs graze?

Yes, guinea pigs are grazing animals, and they need constant supply of grass hay. When grazing, they prevent their teeth (which are growing constantly throughout life) from over growing. You can hear guinea pig grazing sound on the provided link.


Why do guinea pigs have teeth?

They need teeth to eat.


Whats wrong with your guinea pigs teeth?

Their teeth do not stop growing, you need to put many wooden toys in the cage for them to chew on to wear the teeth down naturally.


Do you brush guinea pigs teeth?

No.


Why do guinea pigs chew on your collar and their cage?

Because guinea pigs are rodents, Rodent teeth never stop growing so they need to continually wear them down. don't worry on of my guinea pig dos that to even if though i put something in there for them to chew or nibble on their just trying to stop there teeth from over growing its verry natural


What would happen if guinea pigs had nothing to chew?

A guinea pigs teeth would keep growing longer if he didn't wear them down chewing and he would finally die. Other rodents do the same thing.


How do you stop guinea pigs from having itchy teeth?

Guinea pigs don't actually get itchy teeth. They are rodents, and this means their teeth never stop growing. To keep their teeth worn down, they will gnaw the wooden edges of their cage. Maybe this is what you interpret as having itchy teeth. If you don't give your guinea-pig pieces of untreated wood to gnaw on, it's possible for their teeth to grow so long that they can't eat.


Do baby guinea pigs have teeth?

YES


What happens if a guinea pigs tooth chips off?

If your guinea pig's tooth chips off,don't worry. Guinea pig's teeth are constantly growing, so your guinea pig's tooth will grow back.