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Same operation in 2 months

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Hello, about one and a half months ago my rabbit had an operation for a mouth ulcer. It was all sorted and paid the vet. Yesterday he had a yellow and wet nose so booked an appointment at the vet. As I was getting him ready to go, I noticed blood under his mouth. The vet said he's got the same problem again and his tongue is quite badly cut because he has long teeth. He will therefore need the same operation again. It cost £140 last time and is likely to cost the same again.

Should he be needing the same operation so soon. Why are his teeth growing so quickly or did they not sort them properly last time. Should I be expected to pay again if the problem was not corrected the first time. The vet is Companion Care at Pets at Home.

Thanks for any advice.
 
It sounds as though your Rabbit has developed molar spurs-sharp points on the cheek teeth- which have caused soft tissue damage to the cheeks/tongue.

Molar spurs develop as a result of a Rabbit not wearing their teeth down correctly. An inappropriate diet is the most common cause- ie a diet laking in hay/grass. Hay/grass is the most essential part of a Rabbit's diet and it should be the main feature-ie 80-90% should be hay/grass with minimal pelleted feed.

So to answer your question, yes it is reasonable for you to be charged for more Dental treatment. I would also speak with your Vet about your Rabbit's diet and what you could do to try to improve it. This may not reverse any Dental Disease that is already established, but it may slow down the rate of progression and the frequency of Dental treatment needed.

There is some information about Diet and Dental Disease here :

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

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

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Dental_diseases/Dental_diseases_main.htm
 
Does your bunny eat plenty of hay (unlimited)?

A diet of 80-90% hay is recommended to help keep the teeth ground down (and the gut in good order).

This isn't to say that dentals won't still be needed, but it is certainly a great help.
 
He does have hay. Eats it everyday and give him fresh hay everyday. Also give him fresh pellets and cabbage, brocolli and occasionaly other stuff.
 
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