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tooth advice needed

Jamie

Jamie

Warren Scout
Hi,
I was hoping for a little advice regarding my bun Teddy. I took her to the vets on Saturday and she had her teeth checked. The vet said one side is perfect but on the other side the tooth is wearing down unevenly . She said it's nothing to worry about yet but I need to encourage her to eat more hay and chew more things. She eats loads of hay, she loves it and does chew her toys. She isn't even a year old.

What can I give her to encourage her to chew more? Also what will happen if that side doesn't wear down?

Thanks in advance for any advice. X
 
Unfortunately its possible no amount of hay or chewing will wear the teeth down sufficiently. Many of us on RU, inclusive of myself, have a bun or more with similar issues. Their teeth dont meet up or similar and so they dont wear down and need dentals whenever the teeth are causing an issue.
 
Ah ok. thanks. So do I just need to keep my eye open for any signs of discomfort and not eating? Do they've a general anesthetic for a dental? X
 
Yep lack of eating is a definate sign to look out for, also sometimes they will change their eating habits ie become fussy and eat only certain foods. She'll have to have a GA for a dental.
 
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