Teeth of guinea pig: main problems

Many are interested, how many teeth does a guinea pig have?. There are less than 20 people. Guinea pigs have two pairs of powerful incisors, but they do not have fangs. Teeth guinea pigs grow up all life, this is a feature of all rodents. But due to constant chewing food they are erased. Healthy guinea pigs do not need artificial dentition.

If the guinea pig's teeth are not okay, thisis reflected in its general state. With problems with teeth, guinea pig begins to eat less or stops eating at all, it is very dangerous for her health. About that, your pet has some problems with the teeth, the following symptoms testify:

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  the animal ceases to eat hay;
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  the mumps starts diarrhea, because she eats only soft food;
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  mumps often get watery;
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  The animal eats longer than usual, because it can not normally bite;
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  guinea pig eating only one side;
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  food falls out of the mouth (or the pig itself spits it out);
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  there is increased salivation, as a result of which the animal "champ" while eating;
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  guinea pig is losing weight.

Usually all this - a sign that the molar teeth of a guinea pig are growing incorrectly, as a result of which the animal's bite is broken. Only the veterinarian can correct this. Therefore it is very important for the first symptoms of problems with the teeth to show your pet to a specialist who will examine him and, if necessary, cut his teeth.

Both examination and treatment are usually performed under general anesthesia. But it is worth considering that if the mumps due to problems with the teeth for a long time did not eat and greatly weakened, anesthesia can be deadly for her. It is very important to choose a good veterinarian, which will not insist on anesthesia if it is not needed, and will cut the teeth correctly so that the bite conforms to the physiological norm.

Why do teeth problems occur in guinea pigs? The reasons can be hereditary, and acquired. Hereditary health problems (and teeth included as well) are usually the result of a closely related crossing that some unscrupulous breeders use to produce large offspring.

Also Dental problems may be due to the fact that the guinea pig eats too little hard and stiff food (hay, solid vegetables), resulting in teeth notsoak as it should. The cause may be an unbalanced diet, severe diseases in which the mumps lose appetite, or trauma. To the teeth of guinea pigs were healthy, you need to monitor her diet and on time to treat all diseases.

By the way, problems with teeth in guinea pigs can be associated not only with the fact that teeth do not have time to grind. Sometimes the teeth of the guinea pig begin to crumble, wobble, they can even break down and fall out. This signals that the diet of guinea pig lacks vitamins (primarily vitamin C) and calcium.

Fine On the spot of the fallen tooth, somewhere in a week, a new. But this does not mean that the problem is necessaryIgnore: be sure to show your pet to the vet. He will tell you what exactly is missing in the ration of the little animals, and tell you how to correct it correctly. And if the tooth is staggered or broken, but does not fall out, the veterinarian needs help to properly remove the sick tooth.

Teeth - one of the most "weak spots" in the body of guinea pigs. Therefore it is very important to monitor the health of your pet's teeth, to feed it properly and to treat all diseases in time. Then your guinea pig will always be healthy for you.