Is it natural for my rats to have buckteeth?

When i feel their mouthes, i am able to feel their teeth. Is this okay or should i do something about it?Is it natural for my rats to have buckteeth?
you should probably be able to feel their top teeth. I feel the top teeth on my dumbo more than on my regular rat.





This website has some good pictures of whats normal and whats not





http://www.ratballs.com/RatTails/Tails08鈥?/a>





I don't recommend trying to trim the teeth yourself though, find someone (vet, trusted rat breeder in the area) if it needs done.





I check my rats teeth once a week (along with a thorough physical, check the ears, eyes, feet (count the toes, check the bottom of the pads to make sure they dont have bumblefoot), tail, all of them to make sure they're healthy)





My boyfriend has to hold the rat while I open its mouth, it takes 10 seconds to make sure that the teeth look right, arent broken and that nothing looks weird in the mouth. Then they get a treat as they slink off on the couch to stare at me like I'm the devil. They get over it about a minute later.





Hope those pictures help, its kind of hard to describe healthy rat teeth. =)Is it natural for my rats to have buckteeth?
Yes it is normal
all rats teeth are long at the front. they have two long top teeth and two long bottom teeth at the front. they are used for biting their food.


it is important to make sure they have chew toys (wood chew sticks are good) in their cage so their teeth don't overgrow.
i thought only movie rats had buck teeth
Rats front teeth grow continuously and they keep them shortened by chewing on things. So, yes, buck teeth are normal.
it is absolutaley normal! DONT WORRY BOUT' A THING!
Rats naturally have two enlarged top and bottom incisors that if growing normally will meet and be used for biting. If they are properly aligned you will not notice them growing since they will grind each other down. However, if their teeth are not well aligned they will continue to grow and may have to be trimmed by your vet or a pet shop or such.
It is perfectly normal.. but the do not stop growing. make sure they have plenty of wood to chew on
yes its very normal for buck teeth i think ALL rats have to have buck teeth for them to be healthy


-Mizuu^-^
Yes. Very normal. However, your rat's teeth can be overgrown... A lot of rodents can have problems with this.





I have added a picture of a normal rat teeth..





http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/鈥?/a>





And one with overgrown teeth...


http://www.lbah.com/images/whatsnew/ratt鈥?/a>
Of course...it's how they chew things and cut off pieces of food...Unless they get way too long, I wouldn't be concerned. I can feel them on mine too. :)
yes, it is natural.


Don't worry about!


but, make sure their teeth dont get too long, and is they do, buy some treats for your rat that are hard so that they will chew on it, controling the growth of their teeth. For example:





Nutriphase庐 Small Pet Treat Sticks





which you can find at Petsmart.