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What's the difference?

Dieselsmum

Dieselsmum

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Hi everyone, I was just after a little advice.

How can you tell the difference between tooth grinding and tooth purring? I thought I had it down but sometimes what I think is my bun teeth purring is slightly louder! He's not in pain as he's all flopped out, he's eating normally, pooing normally and running around as per usual. Is it possible for tooth purring to be slightly louder like this?


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You will know the difference, your bun will be purring / chattering in contentment. The sound can vary, but if a bun is grinding in pain it is loud and an awful sound :(
 
Dieselsmum said:
Hi everyone, I was just after a little advice.

How can you tell the difference between tooth grinding and tooth purring? I thought I had it down but sometimes what I think is my bun teeth purring is slightly louder! He's not in pain as he's all flopped out, he's eating normally, pooing normally and running around as per usual. Is it possible for tooth purring to be slightly louder like this?


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There is also the third version, where a bun is rasping off the ends of molars to make a smooth grinding surface. That sounds quite choppy and does't last long :)
 
Kermit said:
You will know the difference, your bun will be purring / chattering in contentment. The sound can vary, but if a bun is grinding in pain it is loud and an awful sound :(
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I agree with Kermit, pain related tooth grinding is very loud and often accompanied by the Rabbit squinting their eyes and if they are 'uppy eared' Rabbits their ears are often in the 'anxious' position. Pain related tooth grinding is something we all hope never to hear.
 
Phew feel a little more relaxed about it now. I swear I spend half my life on the floor listening and watching! [emoji16]


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