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Rabbit grinding its teeth

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My rabbit Mow is grinding his teeth when he is a sleep; he had his Molar teeth rasped in Feb 08. He is eating all his hay and pellets and nibbling on grass as normal.

And is acting like normal.

Do you think this is something to be concerned about or a sign that his teeth problem is back again.


Last time his teeth problem was picked up at a bunny MOT and therefore I'm concerned that I may not pick up the signs that the problem is back.

Advice appreciated.
Many thanks, Louise
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I would perhaps pop him into the vets for a checkup. He may just be happy as bailey grinds when happy and asleep.. but its always worthwhile.

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I would get him checked too. A lot of vets have a nurses clinic where they will check things like teeth for free etc, so always worth a visit if you're worried.

Our vet recommends we try and weigh our buns weekly as weight loss can often be the first signs of tooth problems. We have a dental bun, Puck, but so far she's only needed a burring once.
 
Bunnies grind teeth for lots of reasons according to the books. Happy, angry, pain, etc..

I think I have worked out for mine which grinding is which, but worth checking out just to be safe.

Are they doing anything else when grinding? Kicking out or such? Maybe he is dreaming!

Bunny dreaming is funny to watch. :lol:
 
I think its teeth are a bit long so he is grinding them down because my rabbit did that so got and get it looked at because my rabbit had to get its teeth out (it can be hard work because they cant clean themselfs)!

Emilyxx
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