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Teeth Do His Teeth Need Clipping? (Photo Included)

CathiiPiggie

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His mouth is not as open as this usually, but I took photo when he lifted his head up xD

Do they look a little long to you? Broccoli eats normally but he refuses to chew anything (not even his little wooden hidey). My mum said she would get a branch from an apple tree from a friend soon to see if he wants to chew on that instead.

What can we do if they are too long?
 

CathiiPiggie

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Anyone have an idea? Or should I ask my vet?
 

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Looks normal to me. Does he eat hay? They don't really need chew toys. They just need unlimited hay.

You could ask your vet if you're worried.
 

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Yes, he does eat a LOT of hay! He's so greedy! But thanks for reply.
 

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Like lissie said, hay is all they need to keep those chompers trimmed down. I've heard horror stories about piggies getting their teeth trimmed and not being able to eat. Just make sure the little one has plenty of hay, it'll do its job and keep them how they need to be.
 
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