my sister in laws rabbit is just over a year old now and a last week she had to take him to the vets because she thought he had ingrowing teeth, well it turned out that his top teeth have seperated and the gap is quite big now. he has to have them cliped once a month. but shes worried that he mite have to be pts. has anyone else had that happen to thier bunny?
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- Thread starter sabs
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Problems with incisors are not that uncommon - if the vet thinks it is going to be an ongoing problem it might be worth considering getting them removed completely. All it means is that things like vegetables will need to be chopped or grated and that grass is picked for the bun but other than that they tend to recover well and go on to live long and happy lives.
Most vets now don't clip front teeth as more recent research shows that it can shatter them up to the roots and cause a lot of pain, so it may also be worth your sis-in-law seeing if she can find a local vet who is recommended for their more up to date skill with rabbits?
Most vets now don't clip front teeth as more recent research shows that it can shatter them up to the roots and cause a lot of pain, so it may also be worth your sis-in-law seeing if she can find a local vet who is recommended for their more up to date skill with rabbits?
Bunnies manage remarkably well with no incisors, 2 of mine have had the op to remove them. The only problem that may occur is if the root is left behind this may allow the tooth to start growing back so another removal op may be needed at some point. As mentioned, clipping teeth isn't advisable anymore and burring is a better alternative.
