happyhoppers
New Kit
Hi there, im new to this forum, just finding my way around it.
A friend of mine has a lop and like a lot of rabbits it has wonky from teeth which have to be trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks. Once cipped its fine, I have checked it over as ive never met the bunny before and whilst there I trimmed another of her rabbits claws. This rabbit is otherwise healthy, happy bunny.
The vet has just told her , to save keep coming back and paying £20 she can be booked in to have the teeth taken out?
Now I personally think this is not the way to go, how on earth is that rabbit going to eat properly? ive had rabbits 30 odd years and have veterinary experience but ive never heard this ever done.
I am a non judgemental person but this has shocked :shock: me, I wouldnt do it myself if my bunny was fine having them clipped and appears ok.
It sounds barberic to me, she has been quoted 160 pounds and this rabbit is her baby, totally loved.
Any opinions please , would be appreciated, havent had a chance to wander around the forum completely yet to see if its ever been brought up before. Why tamper with stuff if its working fine.
A friend of mine has a lop and like a lot of rabbits it has wonky from teeth which have to be trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks. Once cipped its fine, I have checked it over as ive never met the bunny before and whilst there I trimmed another of her rabbits claws. This rabbit is otherwise healthy, happy bunny.
The vet has just told her , to save keep coming back and paying £20 she can be booked in to have the teeth taken out?
Now I personally think this is not the way to go, how on earth is that rabbit going to eat properly? ive had rabbits 30 odd years and have veterinary experience but ive never heard this ever done.
I am a non judgemental person but this has shocked :shock: me, I wouldnt do it myself if my bunny was fine having them clipped and appears ok.
It sounds barberic to me, she has been quoted 160 pounds and this rabbit is her baby, totally loved.
Any opinions please , would be appreciated, havent had a chance to wander around the forum completely yet to see if its ever been brought up before. Why tamper with stuff if its working fine.