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Advice... Bunny's mouth is all wet at one side.

ribbons

ribbons

Mama Doe
Hi folks...

I may we worrying over nothing but I noticed that the hair on one side of his mouth is wet. I've checked his mouth & it seems normal but def looks wet to one side. :shock:

Also his coat is molting but as I was grooming him his hair is coming out but he's now got little bald patches... Is this okay?
 
Has he just had a drink? if no then it sounds like dental problems and i'd go to the vets to get it checked out, you'll need to keep a close eye on if he/she is still eating.
 
If his mouth is wet from saliva he probably has sharp spurs on his molar teeth. These will eventually scratch into the tongue or cheeks :cry: I would advise you to take your Rabbit to the Vet to see if he requires Dental treatment.

Janex
 
Twiggy said:
Has he just had a drink? if no then it sounds like dental problems and i'd go to the vets to get it checked out, you'll need to keep a close eye on if he/she is still eating.
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I dont think he had a drink but guess it could be he just seems a bit quiet. He had his teeth checked a few months ago & all seemed okay as the vet said he was in perfect condition but I just have a feeling there might be something wrong. I havent seen him eat yet, but I will try him with some veg.
 
Jack's-Jane said:
If his mouth is wet from saliva he probably has sharp spurs on his molar teeth. These will eventually scratch into the tongue or cheeks :cry: I would advise you to take your Rabbit to the Vet to see if he requires Dental treatment.

Janex
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Thank you, I will get him to the vet tomorrow.

Anything else I should look out for with him? He has never had trouble with his teeth.
 
If you rub the wetness between your fingers does it feel like water or does it feel slimey like saliva?

Also have a sniff at it (sorry, gross :oops: ) saliva has a certain smell to it whereas water is odourless.
 
ribbons said:
Thank you, I will get him to the vet tomorrow.

Anything else I should look out for with him? He has never had trouble with his teeth.
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For today just make sure he is taking in enough food to keep his tum working.

Gratted Veg/ pellets soaked in warm water are easier to eat for a Bun with a sore mouth. Giving him water in a bowl is also helpful as if his tongue is sore using a sipper bottle may hurt.

Janex
 
Hi there,

His mouth is still wet at one side & there is a slight smell to it.
Gave him grated carrot but not interested in it.

What now?
 
Spurs can form very quickly and a few months is quite a long time for a bunny. Even if you vet looks in your bunny's mouth with an oroscope (the instrument used to look in dog's/cat's ears is used to look in a rabbit's mouth, it has a long funnel type thing on the end which is inserted into the bunny's mouth), up to 70% of dental leisons are missed this way. If a rabbit has a wet mouth then it certainly needs dental treatment and your bunny will need a general anaesthetic to be able to fully assess the problem. A conscious examination is not enough. A rabbit's mouth should be dry inside (like our mouths are, the mouth is obviously moist, but not wet).
 
You must syringe feed your bunny 10mls food at least 5 times daily. If he's not eaten for a while you may find he'll take more then 10 mls the first time, then maybe not quite 10mls the next time. Also ensure your bunny gets plenty of fluids. Syringe water, as much as he'll take. You cant over water him as he'll just wee more if he gets too much! Rabbits need 100ml/ Kg bodyweight/ 24 hours (so thats a lot of water!). So assuming your rabbit weighs 3Kg, thats 300mls water in 24 hours. That gives you an idea of how mucch you need to get into him. remember there is water in some of the food he eats.
 
kat_g said:
Spurs can form very quickly and a few months is quite a long time for a bunny. Even if you vet looks in your bunny's mouth with an oroscope (the instrument used to look in dog's/cat's ears is used to look in a rabbit's mouth, it has a long funnel type thing on the end which is inserted into the bunny's mouth), up to 70% of dental leisons are missed this way. If a rabbit has a wet mouth then it certainly needs dental treatment and your bunny will need a general anaesthetic to be able to fully assess the problem. A conscious examination is not enough. A rabbit's mouth should be dry inside (like our mouths are, the mouth is obviously moist, but not wet).
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Thank you for your advice.:D

I am worried about him & he seems very quiet too be honest.
I havent seen him eat, but his mouth is quite wet on one side.
I will take him to the vet tomorrow, what should I suggest to them?
 
It depends how rabbit savvy your vet is. What i told you about 70% dental leisons going missed with an oroscope comes from a rabbit specialist. Tell your vet that your aware a rabbit's mouth should be moist, but not actually wet and certainly not dribbling. If a rabbit is drbbling it is due to dental discomfort. Explain this to the vet and maybe suggest a general anaesthetic to check his mouth. Xrays would also be a good idea to check the state of his tooth roots. The longer you leave it the more risky anaesthetic is cos your rabbit will become more and more ill from not eating. Where do you live?
 
kat_g said:
It depends how rabbit savvy your vet is. What i told you about 70% dental leisons going missed with an oroscope comes from a rabbit specialist. Tell your vet that your aware a rabbit's mouth should be moist, but not actually wet and certainly not dribbling. If a rabbit is drbbling it is due to dental discomfort. Explain this to the vet and maybe suggest a general anaesthetic to check his mouth. Xrays would also be a good idea to check the state of his tooth roots. The longer you leave it the more risky anaesthetic is cos your rabbit will become more and more ill from not eating. Where do you live?
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Im in Scotland.
Should I book it as an emergency today or can I leave it until tomorrow morning?
 
he could prob do with some pain relief as this will be why he's not eating. Do you have any metacam? If poss then take him today for pain relief and then you can take him back tomorrow for dental (unless they will do that today but they may charge a fortune to do it today). U need to weigh up how bad he is/ what your vet will charge/ how much you can afford. If money is an issue, maybe take him today for pain relief, syringe feed at home, then take him back tomorrow for dental. Let me know if you have metacam.
 
kat_g said:
he could prob do with some pain relief as this will be why he's not eating. Do you have any metacam? If poss then take him today for pain relief and then you can take him back tomorrow for dental (unless they will do that today but they may charge a fortune to do it today). U need to weigh up how bad he is/ what your vet will charge/ how much you can afford. If money is an issue, maybe take him today for pain relief, syringe feed at home, then take him back tomorrow for dental. Let me know if you have metacam.
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I did have metacam but cant find any just now, so prob best if I take him today.
I will go & check him again & see if he has eaten anything. So is the fact he is wet at one side enough to cause concern & need vet treatment today?
 
Hi folks,

I phoned the vet & they said theres nothing they can do tonight but I am to book him in tomorrow morning & they will put him under anesthetic & check his teeth. Is that ok?

He seems a bit brighter & he is playing in & out his tube like a happy bunny but his mouth looks odd & is wet.
 
I think that sounds a fair comment by your vet. There mybe isnt a lot they can do today and they wont consider it an emergency. Will they let you go today to get pain relief tho? If they put him under g/a they can get a good look. It will be pretty certain that there i something going on in his mouth, whether it be spurs/ loose tooth etc. Rabbit's should be just moist in their mouths, the same way we are, if they dribble its cos something is wrong. Its not normal. Best thing to do is syringe feed and water as much as he'll take today to help keep his tummy running as normally as poss, in preperation for his op tomorrow. Ensure that they send him home on adequate pain relief.

Best of luck!!
 
kat_g said:
I think that sounds a fair comment by your vet. There mybe isnt a lot they can do today and they wont consider it an emergency. Will they let you go today to get pain relief tho? If they put him under g/a they can get a good look. It will be pretty certain that there i something going on in his mouth, whether it be spurs/ loose tooth etc. Rabbit's should be just moist in their mouths, the same way we are, if they dribble its cos something is wrong. Its not normal. Best thing to do is syringe feed and water as much as he'll take today to help keep his tummy running as normally as poss, in preperation for his op tomorrow. Ensure that they send him home on adequate pain relief.

Best of luck!!
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Hi again....:wave:

Thanks for the great advice!!!:D
I've never had problems with any of my bunnies teeth so a little unsure what to do. Ive got syringes so I can give him water but how do I feed him with a syringe & whats best to give him?
They aint going to give me pain relief until tomorrow & just said to keep an eye on him & if anything changes to phone them
 
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