A guinea pig named Roderick got a round of encouragement from a vet tech, and his owner, Maggie, overheard every word of it from the next room.
Maggie says Roderick is doing okay despite some trouble with his teeth. She recounted overhearing the technician reassuring him that he was being so brave.
When someone asked whether he was okay, she replied: “He is! He has some problems with his teeth but he does okay for himself.”
Guinea pigs’ teeth keep growing throughout their lives. Dental problems are common, and teeth that don’t line up properly can make chewing painful. Maggie didn’t specify Roderick’s dental condition.
She also shared a photo of him that day, captioned “Pig tax.”