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21 14:08:30

Question
my guinea pigs bottom teeth are way to long they go up to the top of her mouth and her top teeth are missing one looks chiped of and the other one looks like it has been completly missing i havent been keeping chewing toys in there cage and i dont know wat to do and under chin is all wet all the time making her loose her hair under their i need answes quikly how do i trim my guneai pigs teeth i dont have enought money to go to the vet so that is out of the question and i just lost a guinea pig yesterday and i dont want to loose another one she dosent eat properly and she is loosing weight please contact me as soon as possible thanks

Answer
Hi Marley

Unfortunately Marley, the only person who can safely trim a piggies teeth is a vet or small animal dental specialist.

The wetness under the chin is due to drooling and is she is losing weight due to not being able to eat.

You always need to prepare for vetinary expenses when owning a pet so I dont know what else to advise you, I'm sorry.

Andy

http://www.guinealynx.info/teeth.html