What happens when a guinea pig loses a tooth?
Three days ago my guinea pig lost both bottom teeth. I cannot tell for sure if they were broken or just fell out. The cavy is still eating hay, drinking water, and I have been giving him pureed carrots. Should I be more concerned, or will the teeth grow back? Does he need to see a veterinarian? Thank you for your help! The tooth may regrow if the root was not damaged. It is not uncommon for a guinea pig to lose its incisors, especially if it incurs any type of trauma to the mouth (for example, falling on its chin). Guinea pig teeth grow continuously, so there is a good chance that your guinea pig’s teeth will grow back. The two upper incisors are normally shorter than the two lower ones. One of the problems that can arise when a guinea pig loses its bottom incisors is that the upper ones can get too long and will require cutting or filing more frequently than usual. Most guinea pigs will eat normally even if they lose teeth, as long as the area is not painful. I recommend that your hav
