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lumpy jaw

touie

touie

Wise Old Thumper
when giving fudge his baytril I've noticed that his jaw feels lumpier that the others. The vet did say that there was a possibility that he could develop tooth problems soon if he doesn't start eating hay could that be to do with the lumps? :?
 
I've come across this too, also whilst giving Baytril. The teeth look fine on the inside but my vet said it could lead to problems. I guess its one of those things you need to keep an eye on... maybe an x-ray would show more.:)
 
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It sounds as though his tooth roots have overgrown into his mandible. This is a sign of advanced Dental disease :cry: Some Buns dont have too much of a problem for a long time after 'lumps' appear. Others develop pain and abscesses. I would definately speak with your Vet about having a skull X-ray done at some stage which will give you some idea of prognosis

Janex
 
Patch (now at RB) had a lump on her jaw, which developed into an abcess. I would get it checked out asap.
 
thanks I was guessing that that might be the case :( I'll discuss it with the vet next time he goes
 
When Max was a young bunny my vet said that he might develop dental problems because he had lumps beneath his jaw. He was quite right, but the problems didn't start until he was nearly 3 years old.
Jane
 
Benny is around 3 and has just had a head x ray as hes had ongoing eye problems. It turns out that his jaw is lumpy at the bottom where his tooth roots are growing into his jaw. Also one of the upper teeth is pressing onto his tear duct and clocking it off.

Bennys prognosis isn't great and there isn't anything we can do other than keep an eye on him and make sure hes enjoying his food and life! I;d say get an x-ray then you know what you're dealing with.

Gemma
 
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