09/04/2026
Can you guess which animal these massive teeth belong to? 👀🦷
Dental disease isn’t just a dog-and-cat problem. Rabbits, rodents, sugar gliders, and other small mammals can experience painful dental conditions—and because many prey species instinctively hide signs of illness, their symptoms may be surprisingly subtle.
This short dental tour includes:
🦷 Some seriously impressive mystery teeth
🐇 Overgrown guinea pig cheek teeth that trapped the tongue
🪙 Teeth extracted from a sugar glider, shown next to a penny for scale
Possible warning signs include eating less, dropping food, choosing only softer foods, drooling, a wet chin, weight loss, facial swelling, pawing at the mouth, reduced stool production, or simply acting differently.
Small mammals don’t all have the same kind of teeth or dental needs. Please don’t attempt to clip or trim teeth at home—a veterinarian should evaluate the mouth and determine what treatment is appropriate.
What’s your guess? Leave it below, and we’ll reveal the answer in the comments later!
If your small mammal’s appetite or eating habits have changed, call or message Arbor View Animal Hospital to schedule an examination with our team.
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