How Do You Prevent Malocclusion In Guinea Pigs?
Guinea pigs, or cavies, commonly suffer from Malocclusion–when guinea pigs’ teeth become overgrown making it difficult for them to eat. Like a rat, or rabbit, guinea pigs teeth never stop growing. Read on to learn how to prevent Malocclusion so your guinea pig won’t suffer from this painful problem. Provide your guinea pig with food and water every day. According to veterinarians, a guinea pig should have about 1/4 cup pellets per day. The remainder of their diet should be a small salad of fresh vegetables and plenty of hay. Choose the right type of hay. Since hay is essential for wearing down your guinea pigs teeth and providing the proper dietary fiber, it’s important to choose the right kind. Although alfalfa is appropriate for young guinea pigs, be sure to switch to timothy hay, which is heartier. Gnawing timothy hay wears your guinea pigs teeth down to prevent Malocclusion. Ensure your guinea pig has a variety of objects he can chew on. Pet stores sell different things like hay c
