Problem with Rabbits teeth.?

give ur rabbit something to chew on it will get normal... but I suggest u do the treatment because it is very extremely peinful for the rabbit now... when u do the surgery everything will be better. It is like taking someone's life, so if ur rabbit doesn't like chewing on toys then food... harder food those treats and vitamins r good too! If it doesn't like it, it will like it eventually because it's new to the rabbit. Good Luck!

GET WELL SOON LITTLE RABBIT!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Hi this is your decision to make. However.

Your vet said his teeth were not wearing down properly. Your vet may have told you to make him chew on harder things if that was the case and it could fix him.

But the fact that it is growing into his skull too far is what is the really bad part. He can't chew and wear down that side by himself.

So like the vet said. You have two choices. And only two. You pay money for the rest of his life and try and fix it. That's one expensive rabbit but if you can afford it than do so.

If not then you will have to make the choice. No one wants to hear this because it is terrible news and sometimes things like this happen. But I don't know if you want to pay for treatments until you can't afford it anymore because you are getting yourself more attatched and when he finally does pass it will be a lot of money spent on a rabbit that unfortunately doesn't have much of a chance. If you are doing this knowing your willpower will give out you may as well do what's best for both of you. It is very nice that you want to help but you will both end up suffering in the end.

Good luck though and I am so sorry this happened to you.

Well i've had dwarf rabbits for a long time and i haven't had any teeth problems with my rabbits but usually teeth problems run in the bloodlines of the rabbit. Example,- if the father had teeth problems then it's likely that the litter might also. When u get ur new bunny always give them a carrot or a wooden block for them to chew so they can keep their teeth filed. I'm so sorry to hear about ur rabbit though.

My rabbit had the same problem, so the vet kept burring her teeth down each month. The problem never stopped after a year, so the vet did an operation to remove her front teeth. She is now really happy and eats realy well (we just have to cut her food up small so she can suck it up) SHe eats grass fine too. I would suggest this to your vet because it really does make them much happier and they cope with it really well :)

My Mums Rabbit had the same problem a few years back,and although I could have opted to treat him,through further surgery and drugs,the vetinary suggested that it would be kinder..etc..etc. The later option was chosen because of his age, 5+. I felt terrible breaking it to my Mum,but I knew that to prolong his life would mean that he was suffering,so I know I did the right thing. Good Luck and be brave. DO NOT give him hard things to chew on as suggested.

Unless it starts to cause him constant pain I wouldn't think about putting him down yet.

Having their teeth done is actually not a huge deal, it's not very invasive surgery, they just need a little sedative. Just keep checking his teeth and take him to the vets when they need doing.

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You have the option to put him down, or you could have the rabbit's teeth clipped regularly, this isn't as expensive as an operation and can easily be done with a pair of clippers by the vet, the rabbit doesn't need to be anaethatised, just needs to be held firmly. The clipping doesn't hurt, the rabbit has no nerves in his teeth.

Feel sorry for you i had same with my girl, I had the operations done 6 times but the space between got shorter and shorter, it was impossible for her to chew hay, ect. even after the teeth being ground down had hers done down to the gum on one occasion, but growth is rapid finally realised how much it was costing and she only had 2 to 3 good weeks between plus all the anaesthetic and pain of it finally I had her put to sleep very sad for us all, she was a marvelous houserabbit, very well behaved, she went more downhill when her friend died, I think at least he encouraged her to eat more hard foods, and kept her busy, its your decision in the end and it has to be the right one both for you and your pet, sad I know, but these things are sent to test us...

As sad as it is, I think the best thing to do would be to put the little guy down.

As tempting as it would be to keep giving him medical treatments, all it would be is a constant drain on your wallet and an exhausting process for your bunny. It's horrible that you have to make this decision, but there's my 2 cents. Hope I helped.

hi there!! sorry to hear about ur rabbit!! i think ur best thing is to put him down he is never going to get any better and its not fair to make him suffer everytime he has to get this done and before time it will make him blind!! i think its time to let him go!! good luck on wat u decide to do and keep me posted on how he is!!! annmarie.king2000@btinternet.com