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zahra

zahra

Young Bun
Hello everybody :wave:I have heard that an adult rabbit has 28 teeth. :shock: At what age do rabbit teeth become full? My rabbit is about one year old but I think I only see the big front row teeth in his mouth!
 
The back teeth are right at the back so you can't see them. There are diagrams of their teeth on line if you look it up.
 
tonibun said:
The back teeth are right at the back so you can't see them. There are diagrams of their teeth on line if you look it up.
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aaah that's right wow :shock: so if his main food is dry hay , then can i be sure that his back teeth are Ok and not over grown? (he eats other things as well but i mean as main food he eats dry hay)
 
Yes, I always assume if a rabbit eats lots of hay then this is ensuring his molars are being kept in good condition and as long as he is eating everything you give him then there should be nothing to worry about.
 
Or if he is fortunate to have access to grass then this is as good if not better than hay. It is obviously more palatable than hay and it helps keep the rabbit hydrated. When they eat hay/grass they use a different motion with their back teeth as opposed to when they eat pellets or veg. This is what keeps the molars worn down.
 
tonibun said:
Yes, I always assume if a rabbit eats lots of hay then this is ensuring his molars are being kept in good condition and as long as he is eating everything you give him then there should be nothing to worry about.
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very nice tips, thank you :love:
 
Teeth wear is through food (hay / grass) but also the grinding bunnies do when not eating (I'm assuming this is why my Rudey's teeth are ok despite negligible hay / grass consumption over many months). A hay eating bunny is worth their weight in gold
 
joey&boo said:
Teeth wear is through food (hay / grass) but also the grinding bunnies do when not eating (I'm assuming this is why my Rudey's teeth are ok despite negligible hay / grass consumption over many months). A hay eating bunny is worth their weight in gold
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thanks for contribution :love:
 
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