Derek's Grinding Teeth

[Derek's mammy]

Just wondering if someone could give me a littlle advice?

Derek started grinding his teeth a couple of weeks ago, he was still eating and at first I wasn't overly concerned. But then he had some hair loss so a trip to the vet was in order. The vet asked me to take Derek back to have some investigations under GA, apparantly there were some spurs on his teeth but not enough to cause huge dental problems, to be on the safe side though they were removed, but he is still grinding his teeth. Could anyone tell me if there little piggy does this, or is it something I shouldbe hugely concerned about. Thank you a worried piggy mammy

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Is Derek still eating well? Is his weight stable? Grinding teeth is generally indicative of pain. How guinea pig savvy is the vet you saw?

 

[Derek's mammy]

I'm not enitirely sure on his knowledge of guinea pigs, although I have been going to him for years and totally trust him where my cats are concerned. I've bought some Timothy hay and he's been chomping well with that, I've also bought flavoured nuggets, he's back to shouting for me for food, going to keep a very close eye over the next couple of days. Thank you x