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Mama Doe
As the title says, I would like to know how to check my rabbit's teeth because I don't want them to overgrow, and I feek she isn't eating enough hay to keep them trim x
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How do I check my rabbits teeth?
- Thread starter okikokikate
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You can't check her back teeth (her molars), only a vet can do that with an Otoscope (one of the things that a doctor looks in yoru ear with). You can look at her front teeth to check they are wearing down evenly. I don't quite know how to describe a good way to do that (I do it without thinking, so breaking it down can be difficult). Have her relaxed, and have your hands either side of her mouth and just open it. You might find you can't just yet and a vet might be able to show you better and also check them for you. If they are ok then normally they stay ok unless they have an accident/injury or bad molars cause issues.
