Jane, the rabbit did look extremely stressed they didn't do a whole segment on that but it was distressing to see
Hi All,
Just seen this so thought I'd join and explain...
This rabbit consult/dental burring was filmed in full, but in the end just a few seconds of it was used (the filming focus of this placement was the very cute cockapoo...) The rabbit was having problems with the front teeth frequently becoming overgrown. His back teeth had been checked at previous dentals, which had been done under GA. It was decided with the vet and the owner, that they would sometimes carry out the burring conscious and sometimes do a GA/check the rest of the teeth/treat if needed. With the frequency that the front teeth were needing doing, it was better than frequent GAs.
The whole thing only took a few minutes - the rabbit wasn't behaving stressed, he was held firmly by the vet to prevent him jumping/ending up hurt, but he was absolutely fine. Much preferable to the stress and risks of a GA. The owners were, and have been in the past, given husbandry advice on diet/things to gnaw on etc to try and help with the teeth.
Hope this makes it a bit clearer!
Hi All,
Just seen this so thought I'd join and explain...
This rabbit consult/dental burring was filmed in full, but in the end just a few seconds of it was used (the filming focus of this placement was the very cute cockapoo...) The rabbit was having problems with the front teeth frequently becoming overgrown. His back teeth had been checked at previous dentals, which had been done under GA. It was decided with the vet and the owner, that they would sometimes carry out the burring conscious and sometimes do a GA/check the rest of the teeth/treat if needed. With the frequency that the front teeth were needing doing, it was better than frequent GAs.
The whole thing only took a few minutes - the rabbit wasn't behaving stressed, he was held firmly by the vet to prevent him jumping/ending up hurt, but he was absolutely fine. Much preferable to the stress and risks of a GA. The owners were, and have been in the past, given husbandry advice on diet/things to gnaw on etc to try and help with the teeth.
Hope this makes it a bit clearer!
Was incisor extraction not an option ?
Hi All,
Just seen this so thought I'd join and explain...
This rabbit consult/dental burring was filmed in full, but in the end just a few seconds of it was used (the filming focus of this placement was the very cute cockapoo...) The rabbit was having problems with the front teeth frequently becoming overgrown. His back teeth had been checked at previous dentals, which had been done under GA. It was decided with the vet and the owner, that they would sometimes carry out the burring conscious and sometimes do a GA/check the rest of the teeth/treat if needed. With the frequency that the front teeth were needing doing, it was better than frequent GAs.
The whole thing only took a few minutes - the rabbit wasn't behaving stressed, he was held firmly by the vet to prevent him jumping/ending up hurt, but he was absolutely fine. Much preferable to the stress and risks of a GA. The owners were, and have been in the past, given husbandry advice on diet/things to gnaw on etc to try and help with the teeth.
Hope this makes it a bit clearer!
I didn't catch it - was it the front or the back teeth? Front are usually done awake and back asleep.
I missed that bit too.
I am staying well out of any 'conscious Dental' debate though !! :shock: :lol:
Judy should get her own TV programme, she's a natural communicator !!