Teeth Overlapping?

Laura09x

Young Bun

• Oct 20, 2009

• #1

Yesterday i found out that my baby smudge has cut his mouth and his gum, i think he has bumped it on something as he has a bruise on his lip as i was checking him over to make sure he is fine i noticed his two bottom teeth are starting to over lap each other? is this serious should i be doing something about this?

 

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Jack's-Jane

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 20, 2009

• #2

He needs to be examined by a Vet as it sounds as though he has a malocclusion

If he is still a baby Rabbit then this is likely to be a congenital problem. It *might* mean he will eventually need to have his incisors removed. Regular Vet checks of his molars will also be needed.

 

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Tuckerbunnies

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 20, 2009

• #3

Yes get your bunny to a vet asp.

 

Laura09x

Young Bun

• Oct 20, 2009

• #4

Well when i say baby i mean about 4-5 months old, so you dont think this has anything to do with him bashing his teeth yesterday?
thanks!

 

Carrie14

Mama Doe

• Oct 20, 2009

• #5

Laura09x said:

Well when i say baby i mean about 4-5 months old, so you dont think this has anything to do with him bashing his teeth yesterday?
thanks!

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:wave:Even if it is because he bashed his teeth yesterday, he will still need to see a vet asap as this teeth may be damaged at the roots or something.:?
Let us know how you get on at the vet

 

yvette

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 20, 2009

• #6

Please see a vet.This will mean his teeth will continue to grow cos they dont get ground together when he eats and they will need trimming.
My little girl has the same problem.

 

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prettylupin

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 20, 2009

• #7

Yes he could have bashed them. When mine did this however he broke them off at the roots...but they only worked themselves loose the next day....up until the vet in the morning he was eating as normal and had only a visible cut on his lip despite me testing his teeth and giving him pain relief. It is important for a vet to check his incisors and peg teeth properly....if any are broken the others will need to be burred to ensure correct wear as they grow back. :wave:

 

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burcaden

New Kit

• Oct 21, 2009

• #8

Rabbit teeth grow. As long as the teeth are properly aligned and your rabbit has plenty to chew on, you can expect few or any teeth problems.

Teeth alignment is very important. Unfortunately, poor teeth alignment can be one of the reasons that a rabbit is offered as a pet. Actually, offering rabbits with teeth issues as a pet is not the problem; doing so without full disclosure is

 

Laura09x

Young Bun

• Oct 26, 2009

• #9

/been to vets

:thumb: up for smudge, took him to the vets last week they said he is fine and that his teeth just needed a little trimming so hes back binkying around