my poor bunny Bobo has over-growing teeth, now shud we get them pulled or shud we just keep getting them cut (think he likes the attention after a trim like!!!) wot to do wot to do..............
2007-04-05 10:41:18 · 20 answers · asked by linznrich 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Yeh should of said previously that he has a mineral stone, little wooden toys that we bought from the pet store etc etc, but they arent alligned right so they keep growing, we've been getting them cut at the vets for the past 3 month but they suggested that we think about getting them pulled as its less hassle for Bobo and cheaper for us (not that price matters)
2007-04-05 11:23:29 · update #1
its a rodent so the teeth continue to grow unless the rabbit has something to gnaw on. toss a couple of sticks or logs in there and let him chew on them to cut his teeth
2007-04-05 10:44:08 · answer #1 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the vet thinks it would be better to get them pulled I would go with that. I have exactly the same problem with my Lionhead rabbit, she needs a trim every 6 weeks, the bottom teeth end up jutting out like some kind of upside down vampire and the top ones curl into her mouth. I have asked about having them taken out and they do say that there is no guarantee that it will be a complete success as the roots are deeply embedded and not easily accessable.
Saying that if my vet was willing to do it I would because I think that it may be less stressful for the bun in the long run.
2007-04-07 00:44:03 · answer #2 · answered by vickiesox 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello
thought i'd give some advice as my rabbit (a dwarf lop) had his two front insisors taken out, the vet suggested this as his teeth kept growing and the vet thought it would help stop his tear ducts getting blocked which is common in the breed aparrently.... his teeth would grow quite fast, he did have them clipped before but the vet suggested it would be a good idea to take them out as they only use the back teeth for eating, my rabbit would eat normally....but vegetables i would cut into smaller pieces and it saved us visiting the vets every couple of weeks.....but its what ever you would like to do really, personally i would say just stick with cutting the teeth if thats the way you prefer
also i add our rabbit was put under annisetic whilst having his teeth taken out, so he didn't feel a thing, he had to stay over night though....but he was his normal self the next day
and another thing cutting the teeth with clippers can be very dangerous as the teeth can split and shutter, at our vets they have a special teeth cutter which ensures that the teeth do not split or brake, so doing the teeth yourself could be quite dangerous even if you do no what to do and how to do it.
How do they cut your rabbits teeth at the moment...is it with teeth clippers?
hope this helps!
2007-04-05 21:11:35 · answer #3 · answered by jo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting them pulled is NOT cruel - only someone lacking in knowledge would say this.
I would advise getting the teeth extracted. Your bunny will still be able to eat hay and mix as before - the only difference will be you'll have to cut carrots into slices! He'll still have his molars, so he will still be able to chew, just not bite.
I'm assuming your bunny has sedation to have his teeth trimmed, most bunnies need this. It's not good for any animal's long term health to have continued sedation. Better to just have the things removed to get this sorted once and for all and not need repeated visits to the vet.
Even rabbits who have the right diet and plenty to gnaw on can still get overgrown incisors. It's to do with the way domestic rabbits have been bred - inbreeding has caused overgrown incisors to be a congenital defect in some rabbits - the misalignment that you mentioned.
Chalice
2007-04-07 06:50:59 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a bunny who's teeth were not lined up so I had to cut them every month or so. Use cat nail clippers from the VET not from the pet store. It scared him more than anything, but after they were cut he was happy. Let him keep the teeth, use a towel and a friend to hold him down and cut the teeth. No big deal.
2007-04-05 10:45:25 · answer #5 · answered by romanster2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh that would be cruel to get his teeth pulled. Why don't you ask the vet to train you in trimming the teeth and you can do it yourself? It is not that difficult. And that way you wouldn't have to keep paying everytime you go to the vet.
2007-04-05 12:31:18 · answer #6 · answered by pobrecita 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i assume you are talking about the incisors, the very front teeth. get them trimmed not pulled. try increasing up roughage like straw, hay, alfalfa and fresh fuit and veg but not salad stuff apart from very dark green lettuce occasionally, and no soft fruit. if he likes the attention it better just to trim them get you vet to show you how. i have been in a similar position.
2007-04-05 10:48:52 · answer #7 · answered by kath 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if he likes the attention, keep cutting them. Overall get your teeth pulled is harsh, just cut them.
2007-04-05 10:46:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't believe they want to pull them!! Keep getting them cut, you say he likes the attention and rabbits teeth don't have nerves so it seems the best thing to do.
Good luck
2007-04-07 00:35:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rabbits teeth grow long in the wild too. you need to leave something in her cage to chew on eg. special untreated wood. You can ask your local pet shop for a rabbit chew
2007-04-05 10:46:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋