Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I hope that his eating will improve now that his sharp molars have been sorted out. Did the Vet take any skull radiographs to see what his tooth roots are like ?
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Gemini stasis dental bunny update 10/11 after dental
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I hope that his eating will improve now that his sharp molars have been sorted out. Did the Vet take any skull radiographs to see what his tooth roots are like ?
MightyMax
Banned
Sorry to hear about the sharp spurs, but glad that he had his dental when he did! You were absolutely right to pre-empt that
I hope his eating picks up very soon.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
He is eating better than before, but still not devouring food as quickly as my other bunnies. At this point, I am not sure if it is a habit he developed from the discomfort of the points or if this is something that will improve. He does seem to be eating enough to maintain his weight and I will verify that when he gets weighed in a couple days.
The vet did not take radiographs because it appeared like the points were the source of his discomfort.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Sorry to hear about the sharp spurs, but glad that he had his dental when he did! You were absolutely right to pre-empt that
I hope his eating picks up very soon.
He is eating on his own at a better rate than before his procedure; even though he still eats very slow. I stopped syringe feeding entirely so I know he is eating enough on his own to maintain his weight and condition. He also is drinking on his own so I have discontinued his sub Q fluids for now. He is still getting Medicam once a day (he was on twice a day for the first few days).
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
If there were to be any tooth root problems aswell as problems with the crowns then post Dental discomfort can continue for longer than might otherwise be expected. So the Rabbit may eat, but still more slowly and with less enthusiasm than usual. Increased analgesic cover for a limited time would be one option in such cases.
Sending some extra vibes for him xx
MightyMax
Banned
I'm glad to hear that he is eating on his own now. I've often found that buns with dental issues eat more slowly, especially as time goes on (even with dentals) as the teeth increasingly 'don't meet' together in the way they did. Once spurs occur it seems to encourage them to grow slightly differently over time.
Not sure if that makes sense and it may not apply in your case. Either way, I am glad things seem to be going well
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Hello Jane,
What you say may be possible. I never got him off the Medicam after his last dental, even though I was able to give him a bit less until a few weeks before his latest dental. He is eating his pellets better than he has for a long time, even though he does it in slow motion. His weigh in mid week showed his weight was down a little bit which could be solely the result of his being so poorly the day or his dental and another day or two after. When I weigh him again in a few days I expect he will be well.
As far as the X-rays on his roots, I'll definitely have it done at his next dental or sooner, if necessary.
MightyMax
Banned
I can understand this being informative, but my vet doesn't do dental X-rays as she reckons that it doesn't alter any of her treatment options.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
I'm glad to hear that he is eating on his own now. I've often found that buns with dental issues eat more slowly, especially as time goes on (even with dentals) as the teeth increasingly 'don't meet' together in the way they did. Once spurs occur it seems to encourage them to grow slightly differently over time.
Not sure if that makes sense and it may not apply in your case. Either way, I am glad things seem to be going well
Gemini was almost four years old before he needed his first dental, and only a few months later he needed another one. It does make me ponder why his issue was not more evident previously.
I am hoping this dental will last longer than the last one--if it is possible to get the tops an bottoms to a sweet spot where they will wear better. Time will tell. Thanks for the good thoughts.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Glad to hear he is through the dental and that it has helped with his eating - a relief to have that behind you
Hi Griffski,
Gemini was not a happy bunny for a few days; yet he did not require syringe feeding and fluids for as long a period following this dental as he needed for his first dental. I suspect this is because his system was not in stasis and he was still taking softer foods prior to his dental. He still gets medicam and I am hoping I can slowly cut back on it to see how little I can give him without him having discomfort. He is such a sweet bunny. I hope your bunnies are doing well.
Glad to hear Gemini doing well
My two are great, thanks - Spartacus has had no stasis episodes since April .. the restrictive diet (as recommended by forum stars) has worked its magic ...
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Glad to hear Gemini doing well
I am glad your Spartacus is doing well with the diet modifications. From my own experience I know how hard it is to not give bunnies some of their favorite foods; yet once you see they do not have the awful discomfort from stasis it is much easier to deny them. My Dash can only get hay and greens, no pellets which he loves. If he sees me give a couple to his brother he give me the 'poor me' look.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
This morning I saw that for the second day in a row my Gemini ate the spoonful of pellets I gave him the night before. He also ate all of his greens. He was also eating his hay. He got some fresh this morning (I feed by bunnies twice a day (or more). In the past few days I was delaying Gemini's s medicam dosage so he was getting it more than 24 hours apart; so today will be the first day I will not give him any at all. Fingers crossed!
Thank you all for your good thoughts.
Thank you all for your good thoughts.
MightyMax
Banned
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
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bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Jane, MM, Omi, and Griffski,
I don't want to jinx myself; yet I am encouraged that Gemini has been off the Medicam for a week and he is still eating his pellets like he did before he had dental problems. It will be interesting to see how long he will be able to stay off the Medicam.
I don't want to jinx myself; yet I am encouraged that Gemini has been off the Medicam for a week and he is still eating his pellets like he did before he had dental problems. It will be interesting to see how long he will be able to stay off the Medicam.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Fingers crossed that he can remain free of discomfort for as long as possible now xx
