Teeth & Toenails

Alpacas' teeth and toenails are constantly growing! That means keeping these trimmed is critical to overall well-being.

Alpacas have continuously growing teeth, and regular trimming is necessary to prevent dental issues.
Overgrown teeth can lead to malocclusion, difficulty eating, weight loss, and other health problems.
Male alpacas' fighting teeth are designed to castrate other males. Trimming fighting teeth prevents injury to males that are kept together.

Care and attention-to-detail
Precision tools like our special version of the "Tooth-O-Matic"
Animals are gently laid down and secured during our appointments. This prevents potential injuries.

Overgrown toenails can cause lameness, discomfort, and difficulty walking.
Regular trimming prevents issues with gait and overall mobility.
We suggest trimming both teeth and toenails bi-annually.
Regular toenail-trimming is one of the reasons we now provide fall herd health checks!