Good breeds vs Not so good breeds

[Sarah & baby Benjamin 4ever]

G'day my extended bunny loving family!
Yep you guys guessed it... i have question for all of you (and probably plenty more to come)

I was talking to my localvet not so long ago, and he wassaying that bunnys that are generally in the dwarf breed (likeNetherland Dwarfs etc) are more pronetohaveproblems such as Pasturella and are known more commonlyknownfor their teeth problems.... but then i spoke to thelocal pet shop lady and she disagreed saying thatDwarfs havethe same chance of getting teeth problems and Pasturella as any breed!!

So i'm really confused, and since i reckon that you guys have moreexperience than the vet or pet shop lady i'm asking for your opinion!!

Thanks guys!!

Luv Sarah & Benji (in spirit)
xoxox

 

[pamnock]

Dwarf breeds (Netherland Dwarfs, Holland Lops,Dwarf Hotots, Jersey Woolies, etc.)are more prone tomalocclusion due to their head/jaw shape.However,larger breeds can also develop malocclusion.

All breeds can have the same possibility of succumbing to diseases suchas Pasteurella,with highly inbred lines often being lessdisease resistant.



Pam

 

[Sarah & baby Benjamin 4ever]

Hi Pam,

Thank you for replying.... though i am unsure what malocclusionactually is, your message still made sense...... though would youhappen to know of any ways of helping to prevent Pasteurella??

Thanks again.
Sarah

 

[naturestee]

Malocclusion is where the front teeth don't weardown properly. They have to be trimmed frequently orsurgically removed or they get so long the poor rabbit can'teat.

From what I know, most rabbits have been exposed to Pasteurella at somepoint. Sometimes they get sick (eye/upper respiratoryinfections, abcsesses, ear infections, etc), but not always.And not right away either, some are healthy for years before they getill. There are a few really bad strains out there that dousually cause illness (usually eye/upper respiratoryinfections). The best way to prevent your rabbit getting oneof those strains is to practice good hygiene and not introduce him toother rabbits unless they've been quarantined and are healthy.

 

[Sarah & baby Benjamin 4ever]

Thanks Naturestee,
Once again you've given me good advice...... so does all that mean thatno matter what breed of bunny i get, they all have the same chance ofgetting Pasteurella!!?
Thanks!
Sarah.