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Teeth trouble

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lil860

Warren Scout
Ive just got back from the vet with Louie my rabbit. Yesterday he had a weepy eye so decided to take him to the vet. She had a good look in both his eyes even put a dye in them but couldnt find anything wrong! Then she had a good look at his teeth he was such a good boy didnt even flinch, she said that the back ones looked a bit sharp and may need burring under GA. She has given me eye drops just incase it is a eye problem and if it dosnt get any better he may need to have his tear duct flushed. Is it more than likely to be a problem with his teeth? He is eating ok at the moment just chewing a bit slower, should i have them filed now or wait a bit longer? My poor Louie he is just under 3 yrs old :cry:
 
Tooth roots can cause weepy eyes. They can grow upwards and start to block the tear ducts.

If he is going in for a dental it may be worth asking them to do an x-ray of his skull to see if roots are the problem :)
 
Vet said i need to take him back if he still isnt right by end of the week she did mention doing x rays etc. She said his very back teeth would need to be filed first as they are a bit sharp, she said he needs to be put out though for her to get a good look! She mentioned the risks of anaesthatising rabbits which worried me a bit but he is young ( 3 years old) so i guess he has that on his side. I lost my last rabbit to a tooth root abscess :cry: so im determined to help him sooner rather than later he also dosnt eat much hay even though ive cut down his pellet little monkey :roll:
 
Yes she is very good especially with small animals i trust her 100%. Will take him straight back if he isnt better by the end of the week. :D
 
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