4104. The guinea pig has a jaw abscess --- molar spurs and overgrown front teeth --- images

THE GUINEA PIG HAS A GIGANTIC FACIAL LUMP - PT 1/3 

THE GUINEA PIG HAS A GIGANTIC FACIAL LUMP - PT 3/3

An auroscope may be used to check the inside of the mouth of the guinea.
Special dental instruments are used to open the mouth of the guinea pig wide for inspection.
Dental X-rays are ideal. If not available, do the skull X-ray.

Antibiotics, drainage, and surgery are all common treatment for jaw abscesses.