Guinea Pig Is Not Eating Or Drinking - Tries To Chew Food But Can't - Vet Has Looked, But Cannot Find Problem! Looks Like Has No Strength In Jaw - Is Not In Pain And Being Syringe Fed - Which She Takes Could It Be A Slight Stroke?

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The symptoms which you have described are pointing towards a disease that is called as Malocclusion of Premolar Teeth. This occurs when upper and lower teeth get in contact with each other improperly and cause abnormality. In this entrapment of tongue which injures the tongue and the pet cannot chew or swallow the food properly. It sometimes starts drooling and starts losing weight. You should consult a vet soon to get treatment in time.

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Oh my goodness this is exactly what is happening to my guinea pig for the past 2 months. Have been syringe feeding for 2 months. Took to the vet 3 times - first time went under anaesthetic and had a scope, xray, trimming, and the works done. STILL not eating on her own. Picks up food very enthusiastically, tries to eat, then drops it. She tries so hard to eat but it's like she has no strength. I can't afford to keep bringing her to the vet to get her teeth trimmed. The vet is not sure what else to do other than keep doing the trimmings every 3-4 weeks, but it's costing me $300 per visit! Help!

Guinea Pig Is Not Eating Or Drinking - Tries To Chew Food But Can't - Vet Has Looked, But Cannot Find Problem! Looks Like Has No Strength In Jaw - Is Not In Pain And Being Syringe Fed - Which She Takes Could It Be A Slight Stroke?

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