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Miniature horses, donkeys, and mules seem to have more problems with their teeth than standard breeds of horses. They have the same size and number of teeth as large breeds. All those regular size teeth “crowded” into a compact size head make minis more susceptible to retained baby teeth, malocclusion, and periodontal disease. Miniatures are also more prone to congenital dental problems such as parrot mouth and under bites.
Dentistry in these little guys can be challenging at times. Since there is less space to work in the back of their mouth, special tools are necessary to reach their back cheek teeth. In the photo above I am using a small, thin oscillating dental rasp that is ideal for hard to reach teeth in this mini donkeys’ mouth.
So don’t overlook your miniature friends when the time for dental maintenance rolls around.