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tooth grinding or purring

booboobunny

booboobunny

Warren Scout
Recently my 3 year old bunny has started making occasional tooth grinding noises when sitting. It seems to be louder than the purring I've heard from my previous rabbits. I got her from someone who couldn't look after her any more and she has sharp teeth which were filed down a couple of weeks ago by a vet, so I'm not convinced she has tooth pain at the moment. Is it possible that her purring is just louder than I'm used to or could she be ill? She is eating normally, seems relaxed and is still very active and friendly.
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Is she doing it when she's in a relaxed position for example stretched out? If she's eating and toileting as normal I would say she's fine as I know Doughnut's only ever done the tooth grinding when she's been in a hunched position and not moving so I could tell she was in pain.

Hopefully someone else will come along with more experience of tooth purring/grinding. I get the purring when I kiss her little nose and forehead but it's only a gentle teeth chattering :)
 
I have only noticed her doing it for a few seconds when sat more squished up and her eyes are half closed so she does look pretty chilled, and then she licks her lips and flops down or hops over for some attention. Maybe I'm worrying too much!
 
Doughnut sometimes sort of chews on nothing when she's getting comfortable. I think you may be worrying over nothing but better to be aware of your rabbits habits so you will recognise when they are ill. If she's flopping I would say she's fine
 
booboobunny said:
I have only noticed her doing it for a few seconds when sat more squished up and her eyes are half closed so she does look pretty chilled, and then she licks her lips and flops down or hops over for some attention. Maybe I'm worrying too much!
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I think you're probably worrying a bit too much - we all do :D

Sometimes the chattering can sound a bit louder, as they do actually grind the spurs off their own teeth whilst at rest, as well as tooth purring in delight :)
 
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