Trixielover
Mama Doe
I want to check Domino's teeth, just to check they're ok, but he nips when you get near his mouth/nose area anyway and dont want to try until i know how to do it! :? I need you guys to tell me how to do it! 
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How do you check bunnies' teeth?
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Oompa-Loompa
Warren Veteran
Stupid question maybe but is it the incisors or molars you want to check? Or both? :wave:
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
It is impossible to get a full view of the molar teeth (cheek teeth) in a conscious Rabbit. It is possible to get a limited view using an otoscope.
You can check the incisors (front teeth) but this requires confidence on your part and co-operation on the Buns part
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL_cQuBHu5g
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/dental_disease.htm
You can check the incisors (front teeth) but this requires confidence on your part and co-operation on the Buns part
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL_cQuBHu5g
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/dental_disease.htm
Trixielover
Mama Doe
It is impossible to get a full view of the molar teeth (cheek teeth) in a conscious Rabbit. It is possible to get a limited view using an otoscope.
You can check the incisors (front teeth) but this requires confidence on your part and co-operation on the Buns part
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL_cQuBHu5g
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/dental_disease.htm
Thanx!
Trixielover
Mama Doe
Incisors. Not a stupid question.
Oompa-Loompa
Warren Veteran
Ah, I see. I was only wondering because like Jane, I was going to point out that the molars can't be checked properly while the bun's conscious :wave:
I usually just give them a little chunk of banana and watch them carefully while they eat it :lol: Both of mine chew it in a really peculiar way which allows me to get a good look at their teeth!
I usually just give them a little chunk of banana and watch them carefully while they eat it :lol: Both of mine chew it in a really peculiar way which allows me to get a good look at their teeth!
Trixielover
Mama Doe
My rabbit doesnt like banana! :roll:
DemiS
Warren Veteran
either put the rabbit on a high surface where you can see under their chin, or turn them over, put your hand sideways over their forehead, bring your thumb over one side and your fingers over the other side of the rabbits head and use your thumb and a finger to gently pull the cheeks upwards and out slighty and you should be able to see the incisors
Trixielover
Mama Doe
either put the rabbit on a high surface where you can see under their chin, or turn them over, put your hand sideways over their forehead, bring your thumb over one side and your fingers over the other side of the rabbits head and use your thumb and a finger to gently pull the cheeks upwards and out slighty and you should be able to see the incisors
Thanx Demi!
