How many teeth does a guinea pig?

Guinea pigs have 20 teeth: A pair of upper and lower incisors No canines (instead, a gap called the diastema) A pair of upper and lower premolars read more

"Guinea pigs have 20 teeth: a pair of upper and lower incisors, no canines (instead, a gap called the diastema), a pair of upper and lower premolars, and 3 pairs of upper and lower molars. These teeth are "open rooted" and grow continuously. read more

The enamel of the teeth is white, like ours. Many people do not realise guinea pigs have molars due to fat pads in their cheeks making them invisible. Many vets use buccal pad separators; these are designed to gently hold open the guinea pig’s mouth to aid examination. Ensuring your guinea pig has healthy teeth is a must for their overall wellbeing. read more