So, my 6 year old sow, Raven, has overgrown molars.
At least that is what I have diagnosed her as having based on how much she repositions food in her mouth, eating slower, not eating her hay, dropping food out of her mouth, losing weight, and having a wet chin.
Been on the phone all day trying to figure out the best vet to take her to. My vet does not do dental work on guinea pigs
I had to change vets a little over a year ago when mine move out of state. It has been a struggle to find someone who can really treat all that ails a guinea pig.
I was able to find a vet who says that she has performed procedures for malocclusion in guinea pigs successfully in the past as well as rats.
I have an appointment on Monday. This is just to meet with vet. Not for surgery. I wanted to meet with her first to see how closing what she proposes matches what I read on Guinea Lynx.
Raven is eating her leafy greens as long as I tear them up small. She tries her best to eat her pellets but I can tell it is s struggle for her.
I am hand feeding critical care and bell pepper slurpy. As well as giving her a little benbac.
I would love to hear from others who have had procedures for overgrown molars before.
Anything I should be on the look out for prior to treatment?
Anything in particular for after treatment?
I know the vet will give me aftercare instructions but I think I really would like to hear from people who have "been there, done that".
Also, any suggestions on trying to get some hay into her. She is not eating it now at all.
Thank you in advance.
At least that is what I have diagnosed her as having based on how much she repositions food in her mouth, eating slower, not eating her hay, dropping food out of her mouth, losing weight, and having a wet chin.
Been on the phone all day trying to figure out the best vet to take her to. My vet does not do dental work on guinea pigs
I had to change vets a little over a year ago when mine move out of state. It has been a struggle to find someone who can really treat all that ails a guinea pig.
I was able to find a vet who says that she has performed procedures for malocclusion in guinea pigs successfully in the past as well as rats.
I have an appointment on Monday. This is just to meet with vet. Not for surgery. I wanted to meet with her first to see how closing what she proposes matches what I read on Guinea Lynx.
Raven is eating her leafy greens as long as I tear them up small. She tries her best to eat her pellets but I can tell it is s struggle for her.
I am hand feeding critical care and bell pepper slurpy. As well as giving her a little benbac.
I would love to hear from others who have had procedures for overgrown molars before.
Anything I should be on the look out for prior to treatment?
Anything in particular for after treatment?
I know the vet will give me aftercare instructions but I think I really would like to hear from people who have "been there, done that".
Also, any suggestions on trying to get some hay into her. She is not eating it now at all.
Thank you in advance.