Hi, I recuded a rabbit less then a week ago and one on the teeth on the bottom is very long what can you do about that?
2007-09-06 06:31:31 · 9 answers · asked by mycatlizzy 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
take bunny to the vet and have his teeth filed. most bunnies will periodically need to have that done so their teeth do not become overgrown. also provide safe things for bunny to chew on as this will help keep their teeth short.
2007-09-06 06:38:23 · answer #1 · answered by bob © 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It will have to be clipped you can either take it to the vet to have it done or do it yourself with wire cutters. I know sounds barbaric but that is what the vets use. Would be a good idea to see how its done first however it will always be a problem with that rabbit the condition is called malocclusion and often referred to commonly as wolf teeth. It simply means that the teeth do not line up correctly and are not warn down as they should be. Malocclusion IS hereditary so this rabbit should be spayed/neutered and NOT allowed to breed.
WIth the teeth not lining up properly even putting something to chew on in with him he will continue to have this problem with his teeth not being worn properly.
2007-09-06 13:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by my3mohrkids 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits need to chew wood or bones to keep their teeth the right length, if he has one long one the vet will cut it to the proper length. Small rabbits often need tooth care at the vets, their teeth are crowded and do not grow correctly for the bunny to be able to keep them right. They can starve to death because they can not eat.
2007-09-06 13:40:20 · answer #3 · answered by ginbark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very important to take the bunny to a vet that has experience clipping teeth so that yo get it done right the first time. Then be sure they have something to chew on to keep their teeth wore down.
2007-09-06 13:43:19 · answer #4 · answered by childhoodcancercure 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get the bunny to the vet to get it sorted out, then you need to provide a good pellet food and lots of hay, chew toys and apple wood to gnaw on,this will prevent the teeth getting long again (unless of course there is something wrong with bunny's jaw and the way the teeth are growing)
2007-09-06 13:57:50 · answer #5 · answered by loopyhoop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have chew toys for rabbits that are wooden. This helps to grind down their teeth.
2007-09-06 13:39:30 · answer #6 · answered by tneekie99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the reabbit to the vet over grown teeth stop the rabbit from being able to eat correctly and they end up dying from malnurishment
2007-09-06 14:11:05 · answer #7 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should definitely keep something in there for your rabbit to chew, like a salt lick or block of wood.
2007-09-06 13:40:58 · answer #8 · answered by J Mer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You take it to the vet to get it trimmed. From now on give it things to chew on like wooden parrot toys, apple branches, hay, etc. http://www.rabbit.org
2007-09-06 15:18:50 · answer #9 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋