This generally happens in middle-aged and older bunnies. Yet the younger bunnies are more likely to suffer something called congenital malocclusion.
The breeds who are at higher risk to suffer from congenital misalignment are dwarf and lops.
Symptoms:
- Unable to chew food
- Anorexia
- A preference for their water bowl to their sipper bottle
- Excessive drooling
- Nasal discharge
- Excessive tear production
- Pain
- Tooth grinding
Causes:
This tends to mainly be from ageing bunnies, due to the fact their teeth are always growing and they are living longer than the bunnies in the wild. This can occur from lack of fibrous, tough foods, as these allow them to properly grind their food.
Treatment:
How it is treated, depends on how severe it is. An option is to have something called coronal reduction and in this they have their teeth trimmed down.
Sometimes, extraction is necessary. They may be prescribed some different medications in which you will need to give to them. Make sure you go to the vets though to have them checked up to see what should be done.
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Nice article! Ensure your rabbit is fed a proper diet to encourage healthy jaw movements, alignment, and normal teeth wear.Diet plays a crucial role in a rabbit’s general health, as does a stress-free environment. Rabbits do make rewarding and lovable pets so you’ll want to do everything you can to give your rabbit a long, happy life.Thanks for sharing.
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