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Dental Elongated roots

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ellelaurence_

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My guinea pig was diagnosed with elongated roots a month ago and we were sent home with pain relief to help her manage. She's not eating yet again, and the pain relief doesn't seem to do anything. I've been syringe feeding her, but she's only 630g. She's trying to eat hay and pellets, but she just can't do it. The lower jaw felt bumpy before, but now it feels a lot larger than the other side which is normal. I don't think she would survive going under due to her weight. The vet before said he could remove the teeth and fill in where the roots are, but there would be different problems from it. I'm not sure what to do.
 
I would second Simon in Northampton cat and rabbit clinic. He is a dental expert, I would highly recommend them.

Tagging in @furryfriends (TEAS) for you she is a dental expert

I am sorry you are going through this, one of our first piggies had this and even after treatment and strong pain relief we had to let her go.
 
I'm so sorry your piggy is poorly. Sending healing vibes to her and hugs to you. ❤️
 
Piggies&buns said:
I’m sorry to hear this

Is there any way you could get to cat and rabbit clinic in Northampton? They are the best vets in the country for dental issues.

I have linked in a couple of older threads where elongated roots are the issue/mentioned. TEAS runs a sanctuary who deals with a lot of dental pigs and you will see her comments regarding elongated roots and cat and rabbit clinic

Dental - Guinea pig not eating despite dental treatment
Tooth root has grown out through the bottom of the jaw.
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I can't go that far with her. I'd have to take her on multiple trains and also walk through London.
 
ellelaurence_ said:
I can't go that far with her. I'd have to take her on multiple trains and also walk through London.
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Honestly it would be well worth the journey.London to Northampton isn't so far and they really are the best vets in this country with dental issues.I also know you'll have changes with travel etc but if you can find a way to get there you won't regret it.
 
The journey would be well worth, we used to drive from Cornwall, it was worth every mile to see our Ted eating hay again when we had exhausted all other vets and options
 
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