Dental Question

Upon recent examination for other issues (arthritis, UTI, stasis) my vet pointed out my 6 year old bunny might need to go under GA and have her teeth examined. She said she has a small misalignment on one side but it isn't a spur and she doesn't think it's causing her current issues.

I didn't ask at the time cos I was more concerned about her current issues but am now just wondering what the procedure is for misaligned teeth and is it covered on the insurance. I have Petplan covered for life policy for both my buns and the policy states dental injury and disease are covered but rasping, burring and trimming aren't.

Silly question but what is the difference between rasping, burring and trimming and injury and disease?

in my experience with pet plan, they'll carry out dental procedures as long as they've had a health check (including their teeth) within the last year, and once the vet informs you about the issue you act upon it within a month or so.

of course they can not accept the claim but I've had to do a few now with no issues

on the paperwork (I can't remember the wording) but it contradicts itself a bit, it says it won't accept dental procedures for rabbits and then says it will, it mostly comes down to health checks and if you act upon it.

binkyCodie said:

in my experience with pet plan, they'll carry out dental procedures as long as they've had a health check (including their teeth) within the last year, and once the vet informs you about the issue you act upon it within a month or so.

of course they can not accept the claim but I've had to do a few now with no issues

on the paperwork (I can't remember the wording) but it contradicts itself a bit, it says it won't accept dental procedures for rabbits and then says it will, it mostly comes down to health checks and if you act upon it.

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Yeah it really isn't very clear is it:? I've always been told she has perfect teeth and they were last checked in January with no issues so not sure where this has come from. If it needs doing I'll do it for her regardless of whether it's covered or not, just wondered if I needed to start saving

rabbits teeth can seemingly go from fine to not very quickly, Luna has never had dental issues, nor Orion (touch wood) and suddenly they both needed dentals. however I'd probably say it could have been caused via the stasis, UTI and arthritis and bunnies don't like to eat or be as active when they're in pain, so it might have caused the teeth to become a bit wonky. I think Luna & Orion's was caused from stress via building work. usually theres a cause for it but it can just happen :?

you could always call them and ask for more clarification as it is a bit confusing!

binkyCodie said:

rabbits teeth can seemingly go from fine to not very quickly, Luna has never had dental issues, nor Orion (touch wood) and suddenly they both needed dentals. however I'd probably say it could have been caused via the stasis, UTI and arthritis and bunnies don't like to eat or be as active when they're in pain, so it might have caused the teeth to become a bit wonky. I think Luna & Orion's was caused from stress via building work. usually theres a cause for it but it can just happen :?

you could always call them and ask for more clarification as it is a bit confusing!

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Aww bless them, they're such a worry at times