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stclairjill1985 · Feb 22, 2011

Hi,
My little rabbit's name is Thumper. I didn't give him this name, he was adopted. I would have been a bit more creative myself.

He is an old boy. I took him from a family friend, when she found out her son was allergic to him. She had him for 10 years, and he was a rescue when she got him. I really don't know how old he is exactly, but he is at least 11, since I have had him a year now.

At the moment, I am having some trouble with his teeth. One of his molars is over grown and making eating harder, but I am a little worried to have him put under to fix it, I don't want something to happen to the old guy.

Any advice on caring for a truly old rabbit would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Jill and Thump

woahlookitsme · Feb 22, 2011

Welcome to the forum.

I'm sorry for I am no help in answering your question but I say good luck to you and thumper

buns2luv · Feb 22, 2011

Hi and welcome!
So great Thump has a nice home with you. We too have a guy with a tooth issue (he is actually being neutered now, having his only incisor that has yet to fall out pulled and having his molars checked and molar spurs filed if need be) although our guy is just about 2 yrs old so much younger then your gentleman...not sure what you should do. Best of luck!

stclairjill1985 · Feb 22, 2011

Thank you both!
I called a bunny vet near our house and am taking him in tomorrow morning. I guess I will just hear her advice and go from there on what to do with his little mouth.

BunnieLuva · Feb 24, 2011

Welcome to the forum, Jill and best of luck with Thumper

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