Tooth Trimming oops....

[CCWelch]

I had to trim the bottom teeth on my 4 onth old new zealand today, he had broken his top teeth and the bottom were growing out of control to compensate.

Anyway, one of the broke almost to the gum line when I cut it, the other is just slightly shorter than the proper length. I have NEVER had this happen before. He seems to be eating all right. My question is have any of you had this happen? and do I leave it or cut the other tooth to match the one that is too short?

The vet said as long as he is eating leave it but I want other bunny owner s point of views.

 

[Cheyrul]

how and why do you trim teeth?

 

[jamesedwardwaller]

CCWelch wrote:

I had to trim the bottom teeth on my 4 onth old new zealand today, he had broken his top teeth and the bottom were growing out of control to compensate.

Anyway, one of the broke almost to the gum line when I cut it, the other is just slightly shorter than the proper length. I have NEVER had this happen before. He seems to be eating all right. My question is have any of you had this happen? and do I leave it or cut the other tooth to match the one that is too short?

The vet said as long as he is eating leave it but I want other bunny owner s point of views.

ouch,-well,rabbit teeth grow at a rate of 1-3cm per week,,-continuous chewing on timothy-orchard grasses-help- keep the teeth proper,,-in an attempt to compensate for broken top teeth you trimmed the lower---note-it was once proper to trim rabbit teeth but dentalcomplications-including death due to trimming teeth soon was outdated/outmoded,,--examination is required by an exotic vet fora more desirable outcome---please seek such help soon--sincerely james waller:winkray::innocent

 

[pamnock]

It should be fine - check the teeth daily to monitor the regrowth.

 

[CCWelch]

Thanks Pam,he is eating fine now so hoping it will be fine.

Cheryl, he had broken his top teeth and his bottom teeth were getting overly long to compensate and stating to splay and grow in a weird direction because they were to long. The first time it is done you should be shown how by a vet, after that it is pretty simple to handle on your own but it does require sharp nippers like the kind used for cutting needle teeth on hogs.

James, many breeders still need to trim teeth, especially if there has been an accident.My bunny's top teeth were broken and allowed the bottom teeth to overgrow. All the hay in the world and chewing on wood blocks would not have fixed it, it was getting to where he could not eat comfortably unless the food was was pointing straight into his mouth. I do not make a practice of trimming teeth in my rabbits unless it is absolutely necessary.

 

[Cheyrul]

I am taking Fluffy Goop eye to the vet for trimming tomorrow.

Is it painful for the bun? And because this happened when it was so young, does this mean it will happen to the bun for the rest of its life?

 

[CCWelch]

No it is not painful, is it the front teeth getting trimmed or molars? The vet has to do molars always.
Front teeth should be worn down naturally through the chewing process but Trucker broke his teeth chewing hard on cage wire right after I got him and his bottom teeth quickly filled the gap because he keeps chewing and keeps the top teeth too short. Trimming was my last resort option.

If the rabbit does not chew on stuff (like wood blocks) to keep the teeth worn down then yes, it may be a lifelong thing, if they do chew and still have the problem have the vet take a god look at how their teeth meet, there may be a problem causing it. Sad news is, that problem is often hereditary so if you are using her for breeding she would be passing the problem on.