I have had my rabbit jinkksy for over a year now and for just under a year we have been trying to get to the problem of his rhinitis we have tried everything! The vets have now said about removing his incisors as the have to be burred every month, and are wondering if that is creating his rhinitis, I am just worried about having it done and didn't know if anybody else has had the same problem and if it has fix it?. Xx
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Removing incisors
- Thread starter Cayla
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
The rhinitis could indeed be related to his dental problems. The roots of his incisors may be elongated and they can eventually penetrate the nasal cavity.
Has your Rabbit had skull xrays to fully assess his dental disease ?
Rabbits can cope well without incisors. Some dietary modification may be needed and the Rabbit may need help with grooming.
These links may be useful to take a look at
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...y1Y9Ee&sig=AHIEtbTAYCPIxhL_Jq6YLLzVPHZbzGUaCQ
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...10WKzq&sig=AHIEtbSZyANYbeyGnBHYDm1dGpdQk5uItA
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Miscellaneous/CongenIncisorAbnRabbits.htm
Has your Rabbit had skull xrays to fully assess his dental disease ?
Rabbits can cope well without incisors. Some dietary modification may be needed and the Rabbit may need help with grooming.
These links may be useful to take a look at
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...y1Y9Ee&sig=AHIEtbTAYCPIxhL_Jq6YLLzVPHZbzGUaCQ
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...10WKzq&sig=AHIEtbSZyANYbeyGnBHYDm1dGpdQk5uItA
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Miscellaneous/CongenIncisorAbnRabbits.htm
Bun-Mum-Tammy
Mama Doe
Hi there,
When we first got Blakey we had to have her incisors removed as they were just growing straight outwards - her previous owner had been trimming them with pliers!!
We were fully prepared to mash up her nuggets and cut up her hay etc but when she came back from the op she shunned the critical care stuff we'd been given and the next morning she went straight to her and Bingley's nugget bowl and started wolfing them down whole! We do cut her veg into smaller chunks for her though she prefers to have a go at whole leaves etc and on the whole she just gets on with it. She put on healthy weight after it was done so I think she was just relieved not to have those pesky teeth in the way, lol.
She can groom herself well, though we do keep an eye on her behind just in case. Bingley keeps the rest of her groomed where he can too
When we first got Blakey we had to have her incisors removed as they were just growing straight outwards - her previous owner had been trimming them with pliers!!
We were fully prepared to mash up her nuggets and cut up her hay etc but when she came back from the op she shunned the critical care stuff we'd been given and the next morning she went straight to her and Bingley's nugget bowl and started wolfing them down whole! We do cut her veg into smaller chunks for her though she prefers to have a go at whole leaves etc and on the whole she just gets on with it. She put on healthy weight after it was done so I think she was just relieved not to have those pesky teeth in the way, lol.
She can groom herself well, though we do keep an eye on her behind just in case. Bingley keeps the rest of her groomed where he can too
Santa
Wise Old Thumper
:wave: Has your little one had an x-ray to see what is going on up there?
My Santa had rhinitis/snuffles which we assumed was related to her incisors - when we x-rayed it became clear that due to her face shape, it was in fact her molars causing the problem! If it's the molars, then burring those down to lower levels might help to relieve the pressure on their roots and that may also help to minimise it getting any worse...long molars can also lead to overgrown incisors so the problem isn't necessarily where it appears as the main symptom. The best course of action, and whether it's going to be totally resolveable or not, might vary depending on what is found.
Personally I would advise an x-ray to see what is going on up in her skull before deciding on a course of action - she could be sedated for that and then if the x-rays show particular issues with incisors and/or molars, then they could be dealt with straight after the x-ray has been taken. If there are also signs of ongoing infection, which is common in these situations, a deep nasal swab could also be taken at the same time (these cannot be done on a conscious bunny) which may be helpful in selecting the right antibiotic/s to help tackle an infection.
Good luck x
My Santa had rhinitis/snuffles which we assumed was related to her incisors - when we x-rayed it became clear that due to her face shape, it was in fact her molars causing the problem! If it's the molars, then burring those down to lower levels might help to relieve the pressure on their roots and that may also help to minimise it getting any worse...long molars can also lead to overgrown incisors so the problem isn't necessarily where it appears as the main symptom. The best course of action, and whether it's going to be totally resolveable or not, might vary depending on what is found.
Personally I would advise an x-ray to see what is going on up in her skull before deciding on a course of action - she could be sedated for that and then if the x-rays show particular issues with incisors and/or molars, then they could be dealt with straight after the x-ray has been taken. If there are also signs of ongoing infection, which is common in these situations, a deep nasal swab could also be taken at the same time (these cannot be done on a conscious bunny) which may be helpful in selecting the right antibiotic/s to help tackle an infection.
Good luck x
That's wats the vets think are happening! No he hasn't had any X-rays yet, been referred to a specialist so he would like to do them to make sure that's the right step to do! I must admit his nose does seem to get better after his teeth have been burred! So do think they are at the root of the problem! Just feel bad doing that to him, but if I know it's not going to affect him to much then I don't mind! On the whole he seems ok in himself he's a right cheeky chap! You can just see he doesn't know what to do with himself when having a sneezing fit!
