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Forum DIET & CARE Adopting new bunny with health problems

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    • dusky2012
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        So at the moment we have a 7 month old holland lop called dusky. We are planning on adopting a friend for him and have a bunny date booked in for next Friday. The new bunny is also a holland lop, he was found abandoned in an awful condition. He is so thin because his teeth had grown out of his mouth. All of his front teeth have been removed due to this. This new bunny, victor, is not a great eater because he is so unused to good food and doesn’t have much interest in hay. Is there any way we’ll be able to temp him to eat hay and is there any thing else, like grass, which would be good for him as I’m concerned about possible stasis problems if his eating doesn’t improve.

        Thanks for any advice!


      • LittlePuffyTail
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          Poor little bunny.

          I don’t have any experience with teeth missing buns but I think there are a couple of members here that do. Hopefully someone will be able to give you some advice.

          Orchard grass would probably be best since it’s the softest variety and fussy buns often prefer it as well.

          Are you getting him from a rescue?


        • Beka27
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            If you’re still in the dating process, you’ll probably be meeting with multiple bunnies, right? I wouldn’t worry about this too much yet until you know if they get along. You will probably want to look at female bunnies first anyways.


          • dusky2012
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              Yes he’s in a rescue at the moment. We were planning on looking at female buns originally but we have fallen for this little guy. The rescue are quite optimistic about the date as the rescue bun is very laid back and is housed next to a male with no issues.


            • kamdynandsunshinesmom
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                I don’t have any experience in taking care of a rabbit with missing teeth. I do have experience in taking care of a disabled rabbit/special needs. There is nothing like it. The bond you have can never be broken. Maybe over time spending time with the rabbit and trying to feed it maybe things will change or maybe look into syringe feeding the rabbit. Check out disabled rabbits online and I know facebook has a disabled rabbits page where people can definately help you out with this if you are going to adopt him. Thanks for giving this rabbit a chance.


              • Snowytoshi
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                  I know someone who both of her rabbits have no teeth! What she does is cut down their vegetables into very tiny bit so they don’t have to chew as much. If your bunny is having problems getting enough fiber, you could also buy a juicer such as the Nutribullet that extracts the juice, then you will have pulp left which you can give to your bunnies. The pulp has a lot of fiber and moisture and is very chewable

                  Also just because both of the rabbits are males does not make the bond impossible, my first and easiest pair was two boys. If the personalities work it will work no matter the gender given time and patience, if they don’t work then the bond will be very difficult. Best of luck!


                • dusky2012
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                    They have pretty similar personalities but the rescue bunny is more confident and outgoing so we’re hoping it will be a straightforward bond!


                  • Sarita
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                      Once a rabbit loses any teeth, this is going to be a lifelong issue you will have to deal with – it may cause his molars to shift and cause molar spurs – this is not a disability though…you will need to have regular dental check ups though and possible filing of molar spurs so be aware of the extra cost involved in this.


                    • dusky2012
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                        Thanks everyone for the advice.

                        I’m in the UK and luckily vet charges seem to be a fraction of the cost here compared to what you guys pay in USA.


                      • AnnaW
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                          First of all, well done for even considering adopting a bun who is special needs! I’m in the UK too and have just adopted my first 3 legged bun – as you said thank goodness for our lower veterinary costs! Let us know what you decide and how it goes, good luck! x

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