Guinea pigs and their teeth growth
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We ramble on about teeth and how fast they grow and how crucial hay and grass is needed to keep them worn down at all times but sometimes it's hard to believe until you see it for yourself .
I thought A time lapse of Bubbles bottom teeth growing back would be a great way to show you , for those that haven't experienced it .
For those that missed it Bubbles some how broke her bottom right tooth, I didn't notice instantly and the other tooth over grew quite quickly ,when un-even they can't wear down like they should . She had the over grown tooth trimmed at the vet . That was Tuesday last week .
As we suspected she needs one more trim before the end of the week and we will of course keep a close eye on them 🐹
Luckily she has had no issues eating at all although I may have spoilt her anyway 🐹
Providing Grass and hay everyday is essential to your guinea pigs health .
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Teeth
The guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), also known as a cavy, is a member of the rodent family Caviidae.
Being a part of the rodent family also means their teeth never stop growing. Guinea pigs have 20 teeth in total (4
incisors and 16 back premolars and molars) all which grow continually. Incisor teeth can grow at around 3mm per week and the cheek teeth about 3mm a month.
Guinea pigs chew in a lateral side to side motion which causes tooth on tooth grinding and helps to wear down their teeth. Diet plays a huge role in
this chewing pattern as the types of food and how much chewing is needed for that
food item is what helps the teeth wear on each other. Feeding your pet fresh hay
and grass, as well as being beneficial for gut health, requires the pet to put a lot
more effort and force into chewing their food and grinding more with their teeth.
Their diet should consist of 85%
fresh hay and grass, 10% leafy greens and vegetables, 5% pellets.
Hay all day keeps the vet away i like say👌🐹
http://www.sharnascavysanctuary.com.au/cavy-care.html