Instructions
Offer your guinea pig high fiber vegetables like dark leafy greens and carrots twice daily. High fiber foods take more time for your guinea pig to chew, which means they will create more wear on your guinea pig̵7;s teeth.
Feed your guinea pig pellets that are high in fiber and high in vitamin C. The high fiber tablets take longer to chew, and guinea pigs have a very high dietary requirement for vitamin C. Vitamin C dissipates quickly so purchase fresh pellets every 30 days.
Stock your guinea pig̵7;s cage so that there is a supply of fresh grass hay at all times. By having food readily available, your guinea pig will eat more, which will ensure that he is grinding his teeth regularly. Aim to make fresh hay approximately 50 percent of your guinea pig̵7;s diet.
Don̵7;t give your guinea pig treats that are high in carbohydrates. Guinea pigs that are fed too many treats tend to eat less because these treats have a high caloric content. If you want to occasionally treat your guinea pig, offer him a small amount of a high fiber fruit like apples, peaches, berries or papaya.
How to Prevent Guinea Pig Teeth From Overgrowing
Unlike many other household pets, your guinea pig̵7;s teeth have no anatomical roots and will continue to grow throughout its life. This is typically not an issue because guinea pigs eat forage that wear down their teeth. However, guinea pigs that suffer from malocclusion may experience overgrown teeth. Malocclusion means that your guinea pig̵7;s teeth do not meet evenly and do not wear down properly. If the teeth of your guinea pig aren̵7;t allowed to wear down, they can grow to a length that will make it hard to eat or even cause starvation. There is no permanent solution for malocclusion, but you can feed your guinea pig a diet that deters tooth overgrowth.