Elongated Tooth Roots

My bunny has been diagnosed with this today

Please can anyone with experience give me advice as to how this can be managed so she can have a happy life rather than be PTS.

I am seeing the vet at 5.20pm and need to know what options are a possibility so that I can ask if we can try them for Twinkle.

Many thanks

Hi,

When two of my previous bunnies were diagnosed with overgrown roots, they were put on quite a hefty dose of metacam initially to try and help with any pain and to get them eating again, but the overgrown roots were only part of their problem as they had overgrown crowns and spurs too.

Are all the molar roots affected? It can really help if you can get get to see the x-ray your vet took and to know if the roots are in danger of getting infected or close to abscess etc. With my bunnies they were quite elderly at the time and you could feel the roots underneath the chin, some of them were quite long but they never actually got any infections/abscess. They did however, have to go in for regular dentals to control spurs/crowns and were on metacam for quite a while to help with pain relief (from various issues).

Fingers crossed for you that the news isn't too bad, good luck.

Sue x

I am going in to see the x ray and discuss at 5.20pm today.

I am now going to discuss management of this condition rather than the PTS I was assuming earlier... I am hoping I can get this under control for Twinkle.

As I mentioned on your other thread, regular Dentals under GA to burr the crowns down to gum level can help reduce the rate of root elongation.

Good pain relief is essential.

Tooth root elongation increases the risk of jaw abscesses so you need to ask your Vet what to look out for re this.

Eye infections can also occur due to the tooth roots blocking the nasolacrimal ducts.

Symptoms of 'Snuffles' can occur if the tooth roots penetrate the nasal passages. This would require longterm management with abx.

Jack's-Jane said:

As I mentioned on your other thread, regular Dentals under GA to burr the crowns down to gum level can help reduce the rate of root elongation.

Good pain relief is essential.

Tooth root elongation increases the risk of jaw abscesses so you need to ask your Vet what to look out for re this.

Eye infections can also occur due to the tooth roots blocking the nasolacrimal ducts.

Symptoms of 'Snuffles' can occur if the tooth roots penetrate the nasal passages. This would require longterm management with abx.

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Thank you Jane - she did get mucky eyes a few weeks back before all this came to light and vet said it was just an infection. It is all making sense now.. the continual mucky bum (even though her teeth were checked) was always just put down to a "sensitive tummy".

fluffiebunnie said:

Thank you Jane - she did get mucky eyes a few weeks back before all this came to light and vet said it was just an infection. It is all making sense now.. the continual mucky bum (even though her teeth were checked) was always just put down to a "sensitive tummy".

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Unfortunately Nethies are prone to ETRs xx

Vet thinks we have no option than to PTS

Her teeth roots are growing into her eye sockets. She wont eat on her own even on painkiller. She is only eating dandelion leaves and banana, but that makes her mucky bum dreadful so she has horrendous soft poops.

I cant see how she can carry on, if I have to syringe feed her every day, all day long, as I have to work. I cant keep her at the vets every day as that is no life.

I cant see any way out of this

fluffiebunnie said:

Vet thinks we have no option than to PTS

Her teeth roots are growing into her eye sockets. She wont eat on her own even on painkiller. She is only eating dandelion leaves and banana, but that makes her mucky bum dreadful so she has horrendous soft poops.

I cant see how she can carry on, if I have to syringe feed her every day, all day long, as I have to work. I cant keep her at the vets every day as that is no life.

I cant see any way out of this

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I am so sorry The problem is obviously very advanced Have they taken the crowns of the teeth down to gum level ? What analgesia is she on and at what dose ?

fluffiebunnie said:

Vet thinks we have no option than to PTS

Her teeth roots are growing into her eye sockets. She wont eat on her own even on painkiller. She is only eating dandelion leaves and banana, but that makes her mucky bum dreadful so she has horrendous soft poops.

I cant see how she can carry on, if I have to syringe feed her every day, all day long, as I have to work. I cant keep her at the vets every day as that is no life.

I cant see any way out of this

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I am so sorry the problem has become so bad. Tooth roots are so

We had the same problem with Fuzzy's roots growing into the eye socket, we were able to control the pain for a short while but unfortunately the end wasn't pleasant for him and happened very suddenly

If you are confident that you have a very good rabbit savvy vet, then sadly his suggestion may be the kindest option

I'm so sorry too. I have the same problem with Robert, although my vet has removed the offending tooth and the bottom corresponding one. I will have to wait and see how this goes. Wishing you lots of strength, it's such a hard problem to deal with. x

I'm so sorry as others have said it sounds rather advanced doesn't it. I have commented on your other thread but only just seen this one now. I think you will need to have a long discussion about what to do with your vet to make sure you really have covered every option first before making any decisions. I'm really hoping Twinkle can be comfortable on pain relief and stay with you a little longer. x