Crooked teeth? Is that normal.

[becca1256]

???I'm really confused. I've had my degus for 4 years now and I've only just realised that one has got a crooked tooth. They're all orange though. Is this ok? Its just one's longer than the other. Sorry If I'm wasting your time.

[diet otaku]

hmm, they should be wearing evenly, maybe watch him when he eats to see if he favors one side of his mouth? that might indicate a tooth problem.

[becca1256]

Ok, thanks very much. The only problem is, Spike hides when he eats...Little idiot. Ok, thanks for your help.

[becca1256]

Oh, if there IS an problem, what should I do? My mum won't let me take them to the vet cause it would cost too much money, because they're so small. I really don't want him to be in pain! ><' If anyone has any help, can you tell me? Thanks!

[Sunshinemeg]

Keep an eye that he is eating. when you have him out to cuddle, see if you can have a look at his teeth. check his mouth isnt sore. offer wood treats to chew, if you think you have a problem with him and cost is a problem, you can visit the PDSA for free. In general a vet visit to any vet should cost about £10 for just a consultation, treatment of over grown teeth usually involves a wiff of gas before the teath are burred down. This would cost about £20. I know this having had Jerds who went monthly to have her teeth trimmed, and Dougal having had it done just last month. Good luck.

[becca1256]

Thanks I'll try that and talk to my mum about it. Hope I can talk her round!

[becca1256]

Ok...That worked...not. ><' My mother is a pain!

[Sunshinemeg]

If I was you I would check out the degu first, if you really have concerns and think the degu needs to go to a vet, try the tact that its cruel to keep an animal from getting the care it needs. Phone a PDSA and see if they would see you free of charge.

[becca1256]

Its cool. I managed to sort her out. We're keeping an eye on him and handling him lot to make sure he knows we're here. He seems to be grinding his teeth a lot. ^^ We are hopeful...