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Malocclusion

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chaz81

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Hi,

My rabbit suffers from malocclusion. I wondered if snyone has a rabbit suffering from the problem? He is going to be 3 soon. I take him to have them trimmed but on the last visit a vetinary nurse said that he needed to have them taken out. This procedure cost over £70 and they grew back within 2 months! Has anyone else had this done? It seems to me like a vets way of making some easy money! Am I right in thinking that this would not be covered by pet insurance as he was born with the condition?
Pete has also taking a liking to the cat and keeps mounting him which is very distressing for the cat. Any suggestions on what to do? Do pet insurers not pay out for neutering?

Thanks

Chaz
 
I very much doubt any insurers pay for neutering.

And generally yes, if you sign up for insurance and the rabbit has an exisiting problem..then that won't be covered. And I'm sure I saw an insurance that didnt cover teeth full stop.

I think the insurance I have does teeth on the condition that they have dental checks once a year and some other conditions.
 
Rabbits can have there front teeth removed if the problem is bad, and there is a possibility that they will grow back. 5cutebunnies (forum member) has a bun with no front teeth and one of his grew back. With regards to the cat is your bun neuterd?
 
It might be worth you reading this article I put together on teeth problems in rabbits:

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=5553

The teeth shouldn't have grown back if they had ensured they had removed all of it. It may be worth seeking out a specialist and getting it done properly.

Insurers won't cover neutering or pre-existing conditions as already mentioned.

With neutering there are some places that can assist with operations like that if you are on income support etc. Also it does vary from vet to vet. Normally having a boy done would cost around £50-60 at my vets. It is worth finding a good vet that has had experience and a good success rate at neutering rabbits as they can be more complicated to operate on rather than going for the cheapest option though.

Caz
 
Squidgy had this problem and had his teeth reomved. The vet said that all of the root has to come out, or they do grow back. My vet was excellent and there's been no problem with Squidgy since. We just need to cut his food up for him.
 
My little Netherland Dwarf has had his front teeth out. I was warned that they could grow back, and one did, but I haven't had any problems with any others growing back.
He has had problems with spurs on the back of his teeth though, something which can happen along with/as a side effect of front teeth problems, so ask your vet about that too.
 
Jacks teeth

My boy Jack has to have his teeth clipped every 4-5 weeks. The vet is really good at it and we have decided not to put Jack through the operation to remove the teeth as there is always a risk of problems.

If your bunny does not get too stressed at have the teeth trimed it might be worth leaving them alone.
Tina
 
thanx everyone for all your help. Can anyone recommend a good vets in the Northamptonshire area? I could understand if one tooth had of grown back but it is all for, I don't think that the procedure has been done correctly?!

Chaz
 
hiya yes it was Bernard who had his two front upper and lower teeth removed. The vet warned me that the tiniest bit of root left in could result in them growing back. The vet presented us with Bernards four teeth and they all looked more or less the same and the vet was confident she had removed every bit. But one has grown back we are to keep an eye on it but it doesnt seem to be growing to quickly thank goodness. I know its personal choice but I would deffo have it removed again rather than put him through the truma of having them clipped every few weeks.
 
We use the Cat & Rabbit Care Clinic in Duston Northampton.

01604 478888.

I've used them for 5 years and they have done all of my vetinary needs inculding neutering both sexes of rabbits and guineas, teeth removal, jabs and any thing else I have needed them to do.
I have never had a problem with them and I'm happy to travel the 1/2 hour journey from Rugby twice a week to use them.

Just a thought if Simon Maddock the vet suggests having the teeth removed again have the neutering done at the same time only one anaesthetic cost. :D
 
I have two buns that had to have their teeth out and they eat anything and everything in fact I think it was the best thing for both of them. they have never had any problems since. I have a bunny boarding with me at the moment and he has no teeth but his has started growing back, so I reckon it depends on the vet and how deep the roots are. As regards the bun mounting the cat you could start a new breed of animal 'RABCAT'.
 
Hahaha!!! I could do if they weren't both boys!!!!
My rabbit was the happiest I have ever seen him when he had them removed. I shall be having it done again...hopefully the next time it may last a bit longer tho!
We are going to be getting a friend for him - shud we get a boy or girl, if it was to be a girly should I get them both done or would just getting the boy be enough? Pete is a lionhead and is a very laid back rabbit, he's never bitten me or been agressive would it make a difference what breed the next rabbit was?

Thanks
 
Even though she couldn't get pregnant from the male (though give him at least a few weeks to become unfertile after the op, might even be 6+ weeks I think!), spaying has lots of health benefits, and will stop her having phantom pregnancies and decrease the risk of cancer and womb infections when she's older. It's best to have one op when she's young than several to remove tumours and spay her when she's old and poorly from infections.
 
If you get one from a rescue she would probably already be neutered anyway as most of don't let animals go until after their op.
 
Oh wow! We were going to have a ride out to Godmanchester. Where abouts are you and are you open Sundays? We live in Kettering so its not far to travel. Do you have to carry out home checks for those that want to rehouse a rabbit? And are there any restrictions on rehousing a rabbit?
 
Normally we are open on a sunday 1pm-3pm but I'm on a fund raiser tomorrow with Jane from Warwick rabbits. :lol:

Please do feel free to give a shout we are open during the week and at weekends.

My contact details are on my web site. :D
 
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