Dee & Joe-
  I'm sorry to hear Juliet isn't feeling up to par. I have heard that 
isoflurane is the best anesthetic for piggies. I would let them do the 
check. You don't want to have to put her down at such a young age, but 
you can't let things go on like they are either so it seems like the 
only choice would be to let them put her under to check the teeth.
  Here is some info I had in my files about teeth:
  Molars can be a problem if they overgrow; the piggies cannot eat 
properly
and will therefore lose weight and condition - sometimes the teeth can
cut into the tongue or cheek, and be painful for the piggy.  Worse 
still,
they can grow down into the jawbone.  Once a piggy has to have their 
teeth
trimmed, it will be an ongoing treatment, not a once done and that's 
it.
Could be needed every 10 weeks or so.  Metacam can help with any 
problems
that cause discomfort in the jaw, etc.

The teeth can grow very quickly (in a week) so getting early treatment 
is
important.
It is so important to have fresh hay available all the time so that the
teeth have something to work on.  
  Also, try feeding her some canned pumpkin, like the 100% kind. I 
give Molly "Libby's" brand. Some piggies like the pumpkin & it has 
fiber. Good luck & keep us posted. We'll keep you in our thoughts & 
prayers.



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