![]() But you can give your rabbit other things to chew on.Īlso enjoy chewing on wood logs, sticks and twigs. They also love chewingīecause it gives them physical stimulation. Rabbits need to chew to keep their teeth trimmed. Unfortunately, the procedure might need to be repeated if your rabbit grows the molar spursīack again. Heal the sores and cuts inside her mouth from the molar spurs. Your vet may also give your rabbit antibiotics to The vet will use a dental drill and aįile to remove the spurs. Or lower jawbone, sometimes affecting your rabbit’s tear ducts so she ends upĪnesthetized for this procedure. Older rabbits teeth roots extend into their upper Regular aging causeĬhanges to her cheek teeth. Your rabbit is the more susceptible she is to molar spurs. Her jaw area of her mouth, she may get molar spurs. Teeth cause molar spurs, there are other health issues that cause your rabbitĬertain gene can make your rabbit’s teeth misaligned. The molar spurs grow towards yourĬausing sores and cuts Your rabbit can’t chew properly. ![]() Teeth develop long points called molar spurs. Overgrown causing alignment issues in your rabbit’s mouth. Teeth stay trimmed down as your rabbit chews hay and other fibrous Has twelve molars and ten premolars, or cheek teeth. If your rabbit has wet mouth, your vet can examine her Medications that affect your rabbit causing dental disease which results in Soft tissues in your rabbit’s mouth, nose or gut often lead to ptyalism. Other symptoms of ptyalism include:Īre more at risk to get ptyalism because they don’t get enough fiber.Ĭentral nervous system disorder that controls heart rate, respiration and Sometimes they lose the furĪround their mouth. This can lead to dental issues and wetness around your rabbit’s mouth Slobbers or ptyalism is a condition that makes your rabbit produce too much She can also look for anyĮvidence of mouth or teeth problems if your rabbit is drooling. Teeth if they aren’t short enough from chewing hay. Take your rabbit for her veterinarian or regular checkups. This is 1 teaspoon per 2 pounds of rabbit per day. This is 1 Tablespoon per 2 pounds of rabbit per day.įresh fruit-Fresh fruit should be only 10% of Vegetables- Fresh vegetables should make up 15% of your rabbit’s daily diet. That’s a 1 cup of packed leaves for every 2 Hay is also important for your rabbit’s digestive system to stayħ5% of your rabbit’s daily menu. Healthy diet-Įat grass hay, leafy greens and vegetables. Measures you can take to help your rabbit avoid teeth problems. How Can I Keep My Rabbit From Having Teeth Problems? Not grooming because of her overgrown teeth.Not eating her cecotropes because of pain when chewing.Facial swelling, you might notice that one side.Your rabbit acts like he’s in pain, not playful.Drooling, wetness around your rabbit’s chin.How Do You Know Your Rabbit HasĪble to tell that your rabbit has teeth problems. Eventually, because of the pain, your rabbit will stop eating and drinking. ![]() Overgrown teeth result in jaw misalignment, pain and cuts inside your rabbit’s cheeks. Your rabbit’s teeth are constantly growing so they need trimming regularly. When a rabbit drools it’s often a sign she has teeth problems.
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