Advise on Dental

Hi,

Polly has, over some time since I have had her, been to the vets on a few occasions as she has stopped eating.

After some gut stimulant, pain killer and a little syrynge feeding she has been fine again.

The vet has mentioned on odd occasions before that she has slight spurs on her teeth.

On the last occasion when she stopped eating a few months ago the vet had a good look (as far as possible with conscious bunny) at her teeth and said could see spurs on the side of her teeth by her cheek.

She also checked Sybil's teeth (Sybil has only stopped eating once since I got them in 2006) and Sybil didn't have any spurs.

She said that as Polly's spurs are by her cheek that they will not get worn down and are likely to get worse and that I should consider a dental as this could be the cause of Polly not eating on occasions.

Please would someone let me know a bit more about bunny dentals... what is the usual proceedure/what to expect? Should I get it done sooner rather than later (she seems fine again at the moment)? Should I take both rabbits into the vets to keep each other company? Are there any risks? Is it likely she will need regular dentals afterwards or could it just be a one off? What is the usual cost for a dental?

Any information/advise appreciated - thank you! :wave:

http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/dental_disease.htm

http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q...Cz4FGn&sig=AHIEtbRzYCg3AyXbgLSK0HdZYWkgTBBbjQ

http://www.trustedpartner.com/images/library/000087//rabbit-dentistry-posterBIG.jpg

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=671

Dental treatment now (if spurs are evident) would be preferable than trying to do it when he stops eating again.

Whether this is a 'one off' or the start of ongoing problems will very much depend on what your Vet finds during the Dental proceedure aswell as what your Rabbit's diet is like.

http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/leaflet_pdfs/Feeding130807.pdf

http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/leaflet_pdfs/going_green_oct_06.pdf

All Vet's set their own fees so I would discuss costs with your Vet

Thank you. I will call the vets next week to get Polly booked in for a dental.

They eat quite a lot of hay/grass so I don't think it has been caused by their diet - although I don't know what their diet was like before they were rescued and the vet did mention slight spurs ages ago too but just said about keeping an eye on them.

Would you suggest taking the rabbit requiring the dental to the vets on her own or with her friend for company?

The vet said she will be in for the day and it will cost around £100.

Flick said:

Thank you. I will call the vets next week to get Polly booked in for a dental.

They eat quite a lot of hay/grass so I don't think it has been caused by their diet - although I don't know what their diet was like before they were rescued and the vet did mention slight spurs ages ago too but just said about keeping an eye on them.

Would you suggest taking the rabbit requiring the dental to the vets on her own or with her friend for company?

The vet said she will be in for the day and it will cost around £100.

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My Vet always likes to admit bonded Rabbits together

Thanks again.

I will take them both in