No improvement after dental procedure.
He tries to eat grass but is unable to take anything in properly. Also we tried giving small fruit pieces ( directly in his mouth) but he is unable to swallow. He still seems to have problem grasping and swallowing.
He shows signs of pain but not always. The pain is usually in his abdomen. Vet prescribed a new pain medicine and has asked to increase dose slowly.
He shows signs of pain but not always. The pain is usually in his abdomen. Vet prescribed a new pain medicine and has asked to increase dose slowly.
So update on his situation. Even after 3 trimmings he still isn't eating. Vet says the next course of action could be tooth extraction as according to him there is one molar which is causing discomfort.
We didn't want to go for extraction as this is relatively risky procedure but since he is not eating at all this could be our only way forward.
Does anyone here have experience of tooth extraction?
We didn't want to go for extraction as this is relatively risky procedure but since he is not eating at all this could be our only way forward.
Does anyone here have experience of tooth extraction?
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No personal experience with tooth extraction. Has this vet performed the procedure on other guinea pigs? Or rabbits?
I am sorry you are in this position. Rereading your topic, it looks like you have also gotten a second opinion and consulted with a vet in the states. There is also an excellent vet in Canada (unsure if he is still in practice), Dr. Loic Legendre, who could perhaps offer an opinion.
https://www.avdonline.org/locate-a-fellow/
Your earlier description of having trouble swallowing, it is also possible to use a small, flexible camera to examine the throat for problems.
I am sorry you are in this position. Rereading your topic, it looks like you have also gotten a second opinion and consulted with a vet in the states. There is also an excellent vet in Canada (unsure if he is still in practice), Dr. Loic Legendre, who could perhaps offer an opinion.
https://www.avdonline.org/locate-a-fellow/
Your earlier description of having trouble swallowing, it is also possible to use a small, flexible camera to examine the throat for problems.
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Without reading back, has he had x-rays to check for elongated tooth roots? That can be very painful, and a pig will often stop eating because of that.
Unfortunately, it's hard to treat. The only options are either extraction of the tooth, which is very hard on the pig, or repeated planing of the molars to keep them ground down. That involves repeated anesthesia, and that's hard on the pig.
Unfortunately, it's hard to treat. The only options are either extraction of the tooth, which is very hard on the pig, or repeated planing of the molars to keep them ground down. That involves repeated anesthesia, and that's hard on the pig.
Yes the vet has experience of this procedure on guinea pigs ( although not too many) and on rabbits. He suggested this as the last option as this comes with significant risk and discomfort. However if gone well chances or recovery are high.
@bpatters: yes the x-ray was done. We will do one more before the procedure to see the latest condition.
@bpatters: yes the x-ray was done. We will do one more before the procedure to see the latest condition.