Barney and Tess' Dad
Young Bun
Hi Everyone,
Barneys having tooth issues.
A few months ago he just stopped acting himself and was just said there drooling. we took him the vets and on the monday morning he went in under anaesthetic to have his tooth filed down.
At the time they said they couldnt say how often he'd need to go in - some rabbits are eery 5-6 weeks while others are 5-6 months.
He's had to go back in today for another file where they say the bottom teeth on the left sideof his face all are growing out of place and they havehad to file another down.
We have asked if they filed down as far as they can to which they say they had. But they have also said it's not good for him (which i knew, and he is still very drowsy now) to keep going under to have them filed down.
Its very sad for him as he is almost nigh the perfect rabbit. They said sometimes its best to have him put to sleep for good rather than keep putting him through it but its not something i even want to contemplate.
Anybody else experienced this and have any advice? i.e extraction? (we did ask but they are very reluctant to even think about it let alone do it)
What would people in my position do?
He is such a happy bunny and its heart wrenching to see him like this. He still eats everything though!!
Barneys having tooth issues.
A few months ago he just stopped acting himself and was just said there drooling. we took him the vets and on the monday morning he went in under anaesthetic to have his tooth filed down.
At the time they said they couldnt say how often he'd need to go in - some rabbits are eery 5-6 weeks while others are 5-6 months.
He's had to go back in today for another file where they say the bottom teeth on the left sideof his face all are growing out of place and they havehad to file another down.
We have asked if they filed down as far as they can to which they say they had. But they have also said it's not good for him (which i knew, and he is still very drowsy now) to keep going under to have them filed down.
Its very sad for him as he is almost nigh the perfect rabbit. They said sometimes its best to have him put to sleep for good rather than keep putting him through it but its not something i even want to contemplate.
Anybody else experienced this and have any advice? i.e extraction? (we did ask but they are very reluctant to even think about it let alone do it)
What would people in my position do?
He is such a happy bunny and its heart wrenching to see him like this. He still eats everything though!!