Teeth Grinding

[katie2000]

Every so often my bunny will do a little grind of her teeth. I know that teeth grinding is a sign of pain but she had a check up last week and she seems fine in herself. Its not like the normal really loud grinding a bunny does when in pain or her normal purring when her ears are being tickled. What could this be and is this normal????

 

[VickiP]

:wave::wave: Is it like 'mock chewing' it's pleasure if thats the case

 

[VickiP]

:wave::wave: Is it like 'mock chewing' it's pleasure if thats the case

Sorry sometimes my choice of words is odd - I meant pretend chewing sort of thing - yes it does sound like pleasure to me

 

[lildebs]

chattering teeth... does she only do it at certain times?

 

[katie2000]

yes she only does it at certain times and I cant link it to any particular activity such as eating or being stroked. its very odd and I know her teeth are ok because they have been checked

 

[VickiP]

Purring rabbit?
Rabbits can make a purring noise by grinding their teeth. A quiet tooth purr means you have a happy rabbit. A louder crunchy type of teeth grinding can indicate that your rabbit is in pain. To determine what your rabbit is telling you, look at the rabbits eyes (are they wide open, or closed as if relaxed) and the rabbits body language (hunched and uncomfortable looking, or relaxed and calm). Small things like this let you know when a rabbit is not feeling well.
Have a look at the page below where this came from, hope that helps x

http://www.fuzzy-rabbit.com/behaviourfaq.htm

 

[thumps_]

My bun does a few "grinds" to himself when he's very contented, usually dozing off. (As if he's chewing but there's no food in his mouth)

He sometimes does it when asleep. He can sleep with his eyes open, but that's rare now.

It's probably a unique communication system, but he'll position himself for a cuddle, & do a few loud grinds to ask to be stroked. The grinds in this situation are to draw my attention to him & ask for something pleasurable - stoke.