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Your guinea pig drools and stops eating, but its front teeth look fine. What now?

See a vet quickly. The back teeth may be the problem.

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  1. Wait, front teeth are what matter
  2. Switch to soft pellets only
  3. See a vet quickly, the back molars may be overgrown ✔

Why: Guinea pig teeth grow all their life. Molars at the back can overgrow and hurt even when the front teeth look normal. Drooling, called slobbers, and not eating are warning signs for a vet visit.

Huh, didn't know that: Some guinea pigs with long-term dental problems need their teeth trimmed every month.

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Answer: See a vet quickly, the back molars may be overgrown. Guinea pig teeth grow all their life. Molars at the back can overgrow and hurt even when the front teeth look normal. Drooling, called slobbers, and not eating are warning signs for a vet visit.

  1. Common Health Problems of Guinea Pigs, Merck Veterinary Manual www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/guinea-pigs/common-health-problems-of-guinea-pigs
    If your guinea pig drools or stops eating, see a vet quickly. Often the molars at the back of the mouth cause problems
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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