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should i put my bunnys through op
- Thread starter jill
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I have fostered many rabbits who are front toothless who have done far better without their front teeth than having malocluded teeth.
The only thing they strugle with is grass and vegetables which are in large pieces. Hand cut grass and agrated or finely cut vegetables they can manage well.
The only thing they strugle with is grass and vegetables which are in large pieces. Hand cut grass and agrated or finely cut vegetables they can manage well.
I have fostered many rabbits who are front toothless who have done far better without their front teeth than having malocluded teeth.
The only thing they strugle with is grass and vegetables which are in large pieces. Hand cut grass and agrated or finely cut vegetables they can manage well.
The only thing they strugle with is grass and vegetables which are in large pieces. Hand cut grass and agrated or finely cut vegetables they can manage well.
Hunnybunny2007
Warren Veteran
I have 4 bunnies without their incisors they eat hay and pellets as normal bunnies do and the only difference is they have their veg cut into smaller pieces, they adapt very quickly to not having them
This was Dodger a few days before removal
Here's the teeth that were removed:mrgreen:
This was Dodger a few days before removal
Here's the teeth that were removed:mrgreen:
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CharlieBabbit
Warren Scout
I had a friend with a front-toothless bun and he had no trouble at all and still managed to chew cables in true bunny fashion!! I sometimes wish I could get Charlie's front teeth removed as my leather sofa is suffering severely under his destruction and I'm sure hubby's patience will run out soon!!
I had Grace's teeth removed and the change was just amazing I'm definitely pro-tooth removal, her eating has improved a thousand times.
I only need to grate big veg like carrots for her, but if you didn't want to do that you could just feed herbs, and she is fine with pellets and hay. Much better than she was with teeth.
I'm definitely pro-tooth removal, her eating has improved a thousand times.I only need to grate big veg like carrots for her, but if you didn't want to do that you could just feed herbs, and she is fine with pellets and hay. Much better than she was with teeth.
freklybird
Young Bun
Hi there, my Cassie had no front teeth (we got her like that) and had to have dental surgery regularly as her previous owners had fed her solely on supermarket own value bunny food and her teeth were growing thru her jaw. she fared well with treatment and we had to cut up veg into small pieces and crunch up biscuits treats. we had her on burgess excel mature bunny pellets and she was ok with them. she did get blocked tear ducts because of her teeth but again this was quite easily treated. this is just our own experience make sure if you do go 4 it the vet is actually a small animal specialist vet and not just a general one. ur local rabbit rescue centre can recommend the vet they use. H
Lil & Ron's Mum
Warren Scout
I have 4 bunnies without their incisors they eat hay and pellets as normal bunnies do and the only difference is they have their veg cut into smaller pieces, they adapt very quickly to not having them
This was Dodger a few days before removal
Here's the teeth that were removed:mrgreen:
Aw bless! i bet he feels better now. X
definitely :wave: do you currently get their teeth clipped/burred?
Martin7
Warren Scout
Thanks for this post..
Its something I've been wondering/considering too.. as my bun has just the 1 front tooth which needs clipping about every 6-8 weeks, often longer.. but obviously its very stressful and I think eliminating the vet trips for that would be an advantage for both of us.
something that I've wondered about though is can bunnies get dry socket like when a human has their teeth extracted?..
Its something I've been wondering/considering too.. as my bun has just the 1 front tooth which needs clipping about every 6-8 weeks, often longer.. but obviously its very stressful and I think eliminating the vet trips for that would be an advantage for both of us.
something that I've wondered about though is can bunnies get dry socket like when a human has their teeth extracted?..
Jenova
Wise Old Thumper
I have no idea on that one. But my Grimlock had his front teeth removed and so did my sister's rabbit Dexter. They both cope well.
The only issue is that sometimes one or some of the teeth can grow back. Due to the way rabbit's teeth work if even a few bits of tooth are left, such as a little bit of root breaks off, they just continue to grow from that. This happened to Grim and he had to have that removed as well.
This was Dexter before his teeth were removed.
The only issue is that sometimes one or some of the teeth can grow back. Due to the way rabbit's teeth work if even a few bits of tooth are left, such as a little bit of root breaks off, they just continue to grow from that. This happened to Grim and he had to have that removed as well.
This was Dexter before his teeth were removed.
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Martin7
Warren Scout
Thanks Jenova..
It was the first thing that crossed my mind when I discovered they could have them removed.. because had a few taken out myself.. and yeah, I read they can grow back but from reading the forums etc, seems they do cope really well with it like you said, and seems a much better option than repeated vet trips and the stress of clipping etc.
It was the first thing that crossed my mind when I discovered they could have them removed.. because had a few taken out myself.. and yeah, I read they can grow back but from reading the forums etc, seems they do cope really well with it like you said, and seems a much better option than repeated vet trips and the stress of clipping etc.
Jenova
Wise Old Thumper
Also clipping isn't s good idea, burring is better. Clipping can cause the roots to shatter and then they are at risk from abscesses which are about 100 times worse than they are in any other animal. Personally I think removal is the way to go if the teeth are causing issues The way I see it the rabbit can hardly use them anyway and if they're too long they could be stopping the rabbit closing their mouth properly which means the back teeth won't meet and grow too long.
Martin7
Warren Scout
I've only just noticed the pic, and yeah, that's exactly like my buns front tooth.. seems his other one fell out and never seems to of grown back. but his two top front teeth are still there, but they hardly seem to grow and never really cause a problem, just the big long one at the bottom exactly like your pic. I don't like the idea of clipping them either, just seems soo.. I duno.. would just rather not have to, and for the reasons you said. Thanks
helennnnnn
Wise Old Thumper
Have you got a good bunny vet? I would suggest discussing it with them to see what they think :wave:
Martin7
Warren Scout
Hi Helen:wave:
Yeah, I feel confident with him with the vet and nuggy seems to relax more with him, I did change from a previous vet practice because I had an absolute nightmare with them.. (long story) but one thing I noticed about the new vets as well, is after a full GA dental, he always bounces back much quicker and seems much less distressed than when he had one at the other practice too, which I kind of take as an indicator of better pre/post op care, more experienced vet too..
Im going to phone him this week and discuss it...yeah, shame it can't just fall out and not grow back, kind of like the other one strangely did..
Yeah, I feel confident with him with the vet and nuggy seems to relax more with him, I did change from a previous vet practice because I had an absolute nightmare with them.. (long story) but one thing I noticed about the new vets as well, is after a full GA dental, he always bounces back much quicker and seems much less distressed than when he had one at the other practice too, which I kind of take as an indicator of better pre/post op care, more experienced vet too..
Im going to phone him this week and discuss it...yeah, shame it can't just fall out and not grow back, kind of like the other one strangely did..
