I have a male dwarf rubbit which is 3 and half years old. His back teeth are growing constantly, so he take surgery every 2months with anesthetic. I am worring how he gets damage to his condition. Please tell me how to manage his health. And I would like to know small animal specialists in my area which is West London.
2007-01-20 23:12:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Why don't you ask the vet about extraction of the teeth as a one off option. Many of my customers that have had problems with rabbits with malocluded teeth( not purchased from me) have had this done and it does solve the problem of constant trip sto the vets and treatments under anasthetic. He will still be able to eat with his front teeth. Good luck.
I own a pet store and breed all sorts of rabbits. Care sheets are available free on my web site.
2007-01-20 23:47:35 · answer #1 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have the same problem with my Guinea Pig - he needs it doing every 4 weeks!
It's just about deciding which is the lesser of the two evils - leaving the teeth to grow is not an option (mid term it would cause discomfort, ulceration and eventually pain, starvation, organ failure, death) so I'd carry on with the surgery and anaesthetic provided he appears to be coping with it. Hope this helps
2007-01-21 07:21:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋