Bonniebunny
Warren Scout
Hi
I've just got back from the vet with my little rescue bun who is only 20wks old and I've had him 3 weeks. He had his myxi vac, and whilst there the vet said she would check him out. She looked in his mouth and said he has the beginning of a molar spur, but not enough yet for her to warrant going in and sorting it out but for me to keep a very close eye on it and let her check regularly.
I asked her how a 20wk old bun could have the beginnings of teeth problems so soon. She said it could be down to poor feeding in the early weeks of life. She said she has a particular interest in bunnies and especially their teeth. She explained all about early development of the jaw and said to just keep feeding lots of hay. My bun lives on a bed of hay and only has very few A&P pellets a day with fresh veggies. Since joining RU I have got lots of good feeding advice am following it rigorously!
As this spur has developed so early on, does this now mean a lifetime of dental problems for this little bun, or could it ever be rectified by me continuing a good diet. I feel very disappointed and worried for the little bunny as I lost Bonnie a few weeks ago and she had terrible teeth. (she was a rescue bun). Is there any long term hope?
On the plus side of this visit, I think my vets have finally got a rabbit savvy vet, which has given more confidence to use them.
Any advice or experiences appreciated? Thanks.
xx
I've just got back from the vet with my little rescue bun who is only 20wks old and I've had him 3 weeks. He had his myxi vac, and whilst there the vet said she would check him out. She looked in his mouth and said he has the beginning of a molar spur, but not enough yet for her to warrant going in and sorting it out but for me to keep a very close eye on it and let her check regularly.
I asked her how a 20wk old bun could have the beginnings of teeth problems so soon. She said it could be down to poor feeding in the early weeks of life. She said she has a particular interest in bunnies and especially their teeth. She explained all about early development of the jaw and said to just keep feeding lots of hay. My bun lives on a bed of hay and only has very few A&P pellets a day with fresh veggies. Since joining RU I have got lots of good feeding advice am following it rigorously!
As this spur has developed so early on, does this now mean a lifetime of dental problems for this little bun, or could it ever be rectified by me continuing a good diet. I feel very disappointed and worried for the little bunny as I lost Bonnie a few weeks ago and she had terrible teeth. (she was a rescue bun). Is there any long term hope?
On the plus side of this visit, I think my vets have finally got a rabbit savvy vet, which has given more confidence to use them.
Any advice or experiences appreciated? Thanks.
xx