Grumpy lop

[queenadreena]

My young dwarf lop seems to be rather grumpy lately.Could it beto do with me moving her out of a hutch with Milly and putting her in on her own?(due to non stop mounting) Although it's been a good two weeks and they still play together quite happily. Whenever I put my hand in Mai's hutch (to feed or get her out) she'll charge at me or 'box' my hand with her front paws. Why does she do this?
Also, I've noticed she doesn't keep herself as clean as Milly (mini lionhead) does, could it be to do with the fact that they're different breeds? Mai tends to get a bit messy aroundthe bottom, and this morning I noticed that her poo looked a little squidgy and loose. She kept grunting at me when I tried to clean her up,getting upoff her backand biting (something she won't usually do) I had a look at her teeth, and it looks like the bottom set are a little . . . wonky? Sort of one seems to be growingslightly sideways, not straight up like Millies are.I've given her willow branches to chew on, but shes seems to actually EAT them. What else can I give her to chew to help her teeth?

 

[Bunman]

Sounds like malocclusion (crooked teeth), which may be interfering with her eating, thus causing some digestive problems. She should see a bunny-savvy vet as soon as possible. Keep her rear cleaned up to prevent fly infestation. The teeth will need to be trimmed regularly or removed.

http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#teeth

 

[queenadreena]

Oh no!! How did this happen? I look after her well I will take her to the vet, but how much does it cost to get teeth trimmed? (or removed) and if they were removed, how would she eat? I don't get paid for another week, so if it costs too much, she'll have to wait, as much as I'd like to take her straight away to get checked.

 

[Bunman]

On Malocclusion:

http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#teeth

Causes are various. Costs for correction vary from vet to vet. In the long run it's less expensive to remove the teeth & is advised if trimming stresses the bun a lot. Discuss the options with your rabbit vet.

Teeth should NOT be clipped, because this can cause cracking under the gum line. The best technique is to cut them with a rotary tool.

 

[queenadreena]

Thank you, currently looking over that link now.