Small Mammal Pet Dental Services

We treat a variety of small pet mammal dental issues here at RVC Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital. Oral health is a key part of our vet examinations for species such as guinea pigs and ferrets. If you need advice on how to best care for your pet's teeth, please let our team know and we are happy to help.

Ferret dental care

Ferret teeth are very similar to cats and dogs and consist of Incisors, long canines, premolars and molars. They can suffer from oral and dental problems such as gingivitis, calculus and tooth decay. Ferrets can also fracture their canines often when chewing on hard objects e.g. metal bars from an outdoor enclosure.

How can I care for my ferret's teeth at home?

To help prevent dental problems, your ferret's teeth should be brushed regularly using a toothbrush designed for cats and dogs and special pet toothpaste. Do not brush your ferret’s teeth with human toothpaste, as this can be harmful.

Small mammal dental issues

Guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus all have constantly growing incisors and cheek teeth similar to rabbits, making them susceptible to much of the same dental issues

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