Guinea pig with trapped tongue: Can force-feeding save it before vet?

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WHEN A GUINEA HAS TEETH PROBLEMS AND THE TONGUE GETS TRAPPED, IF YOU START FORCE FEED WOULD THE GUINEA PIG BE ABLE TO EAT ENOUGH FOOD TO BE ABLE TO KEEP HIM ALIVE ATILL YOU COULD GET HIM TO A VET? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

Yes, you should be able to keep him alive until you get him to a vet for treatment. If you have a yearly physical examination done than your vet can check for overgrowth of the teeth and address the problem before the tongue becomes trapped. Also, below is a link to a great article on proper feeding of guinea pigs to help prevent dental problems. http://petcha.com/pets/guinea-pig-dental-problems/

Guinea pig with trapped tongue: Can force-feeding save it before vet?

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