Teeth

[Becca]

Earlier today I was with Dippy and if i listened carefully i could almost hear his teeth together like they were chattering but it wasnt cold and i have never heard of bunnies shivering!



Is this normal was he just grinding his teeth together?

 

[dquesnel]

If it is like a soft chattering, that is a happy sound Means they are content and pleased. If it is a lound slashing noise, combined with uncomfortable posture that indicates pain.

In this case it just sounds like your rabbit is very content.

 

[jcl_24]

Do rabbits grind their teeth for any other reason such as annoyance or fear? I could hear my bun grinding her teeth earlier. She seemed quite relaxed even with me stroking her. Ebony is still a new little bun who might well need more time to get to know, then trust me so I've also wondered about teeth grinding today.

Jo xx

 

[dquesnel]

I think she was happy with you stroking her, and not annoyed! One of my buns tooth purrs like crazy when he is relaxed and I stroke him.

I have another bun that has gnashed his teeth before when I had to restrain him to give him meds. He was annoyed and it was a different sound from the happy chittering teeth when he is pleased.


jcl_24 wrote:

Do rabbits grind their teeth for any other reason such as annoyance or fear? I could hear my bun grinding her teeth earlier. She seemed quite relaxed even with me stroking her.

 

[Becca]

Awwh thats good then he was grooming me yay thats good he was happy