My guinea pig, Elvis got into a fight with another boy. This was their first fight and there was bloodshed. No injuries were made upon Cheeko, the other fighter. Elvis lost his two bottom teeth ( the main ones) and had bite marks on his back. What I'm concerned about is the teeth. I gave him some Timothy Hay and he ate that, but I mean he'll be fine, right???
2006-12-05 14:32:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
He may have some trouble breaking down food for a while. Make sure to give him a lot of fresh veggies and Oranges to make it easier to digest until his teeth grow back. The should grow back, as long as they weren't completely ripped out (including the growth portion) As long as they were broken off, it should be no problem. I suggest keeping your boys apart. I have worked with guinea pigs and while we could keep 2 females together, 2 males could never be in the same enclosure.
2006-12-05 14:52:17 · answer #1 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did they give him some pain relief? I imagine it would hurt alot and eating would only make it hurt more, the gums are probably quite red and aggravated too. I would have asked about giving him some metacam (pain relief), maybe you could ring back and quiz them about whether or not he should have it. Buttercup was on 0.14ml of metacam 3 times a day for 3 days and then 2 times a day for 4 days because we suspected she was in pain, in the end the vet did not know what it was but the pain has since subsided. How is he eating and drinking? If he is not eating and drinking you need to hand feed him. Critical Care is fantastic, basically it is a supplement and works well with ill guinea pigs as it gives them an appetite, you need to make it into a tea concentration. It may be a good idea to use Critical Care regardless of whether he is eating or not, just to sooth everything and to give him an appetite. His teeth should grow back farely quickly, I am just worried that he can not eat and drink properly.
2016-05-22 22:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as he can still chew his food he should be okay. A Guinea Pig's teeth never stop growing. There are actually problems where the bottom teeth of a guinea pig can grow so long that they penetrate the roof of its mouth and go into it head killing it. Still ... I would go take him to a vet (or call) and see what they have to say.
2006-12-05 14:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by Icon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as he can eat and drink and seems fine you might want to seperate Elvis and the other piggy good luck to you and Elvis best wishes.
2006-12-05 16:54:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mutt-lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he'll be fuin. if he can't eat his pellets you can make pellet mushy. that what i had to do with my piggies when they lost thier teeth in the front and they still ate it.
2006-12-05 14:52:01 · answer #5 · answered by i_am_a_evil_twin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i'm pretty sure that this is just fine! if it wasn't a fight, and they fell out, then it wouldn't be okay. i think it's just a natural thing. he should be okay. good luck!
2006-12-05 14:35:33 · answer #6 · answered by minney mouse! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask a vet about it.
2006-12-05 14:40:42 · answer #7 · answered by missyscove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋