[Gpdd] Health. Re: Teeth problems

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Hi Slaves,

Have been away for a holiday and just catching up. Read the post on 
problems with eating after tooth trimming. When the spurs grow on back 
teeth they sometimes trap the tongue causing tissue damage. Daktarin 
oral gel and Bonjela ( here in Uk ) are recommended to sooth sore areas 
and help with healing. It is always best to get the guinea pig back 
onto a diet rich in coarse fibre as soon as possible.

I have been trying to find an article I read somewhere that in some 
guinea pigs where the molars are so overgrown the jaw is forced into a  
slightly open position.  In some cases the occlusion or bite is so 
affected it never returns to normal after dental treatment. When I find 
this reference I will post it. If the molars at the back can't meet to 
grind food then this could explain the subsequent regrowth of spurs.

My husband is a dental surgeon and he agrees that is may very well be 
the case.

Are there slaves out there who never have any, or whose pigs suffer 
rarely with tooth problems? Could they post what their guinea pigs diet 
is? Maybe this way we could compare what we all feed our pigs and see 
if there is a connection.


Condolences to all who have lost pigs over the past two weeks. 
Especially Penny. I was thinking about Guinness while I was away. We 
have a lovely black and white boar of the same name. I thought it might 
be good news Penny but sadly it was not to be. I hope the Piggyfriends 
( and you ) are coping with your loss.

Best Wishes to all slaves and their pigs.

Antoinette.
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