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Post by kokakat on Dec 2, 2018 19:40:43 GMT
My degus teeth have grown a bit long and i thought that i could put a rock in her cage so that she could chew it ,but before I do that i wanted to make sure that it wouldn't be harmful to her.
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Post by moletteuk on Dec 2, 2018 19:59:55 GMT
Welcome to the forum  You can, just give it a wash first. However long teeth should always be checked out by a vet because visible long teeth at the front are often a sign of a problem with the back teeth. Make sure your vet has a proper look at all the teeth with a scope. Are you seeing any weight loss or difficulty eating, dropping food etc? |
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Post by kokakat on Dec 4, 2018 11:59:04 GMT
Thanks! She does sometimes drop her food but i dont think she's losing weigh. |
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Post by moletteuk on Dec 6, 2018 14:45:30 GMT
It's worth weighing her weekly on some kitchen scales to keep a close eye on her weight. With long incisors and food dropping I would take her for a dental check in any case.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2018 18:42:47 GMT
Thanks! She does sometimes drop her food but i dont think she's losing weigh. Hi! I definitely think your degu needs a check with the vet. Over grown front teeth indicate a problem, usually with the molars at the back which are hard to see. An experienced vet would be able to take a look. Have you checked our vet guide? If you give us your rough location we could hopefully give you some suggestions of excellent vets. |
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