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Tooth Spurs

Flowerlady

Young Bun
I took my new bunny George who I got it n Monday to the vets yesterday and he has tooth spurs on both sides, hence he is getting them sorted next week as well as being castrated at the same time. Other than making sure he eats plenty of hay does anyone have any advice on keeping his teeth in tip top condition. I am a novice at this condition as none of my other buns have ever suffered from this before.
Thanks
 
My bun has long term spur problems. The best option really is hay. Unfortunately my rabbit refuses hay - we don't know whether this is because of pain or distaste.

High fibre pellets are also good to keep the gut moving - but the best thing being hay. Abrasive forage (brambles/hawthorn) is good.

A good thing to do is just to keep a close eye because it is likely it could occur again. Unfortunately my bun needs a dental every 4 weeks (although having it that often is rare). But, picking up when buns need a dental before they actually stop eating is the best thing. I know when my bun is suffering because of his behaviour. I am sure as you get to know your bun more you will pick up on when you believe he needs a dental.

It is important to come home from the vets with some pain relief, gut stimulant (probably Zantac) and to make sure your bun eats ASAP after surgery and does some poo/wee.
 
One of my rescues has dental trouble and refuses hay, even readigrass/treat stuff :( However the past couple of years have been better with her needing fewer dentals and think it's down to eating lots of apple and willow sticks. She strips the bark off and munches it and her last dental was last year so not doing too bad. Maybe try some apple twigs to see if your bun fancies them?
 
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