Did the vet offer antibiotics and/or pain meds?

Well, I’m as so sorry. I know you just must be beside yourself.  It was a good thing you were there though.   It looks like you may have to keep them separated when your dog is possessing something.  So just look at it as  a learning lesson that ended up okay. (I have heard of much worse stories, so what happened though hard, at least wasn’t deadly) 

Obviously he if meant to hurt your bunny he could have, so his "warning" may be just  knocked their teeth together.    SO now that you know this about your dog, you can take preventative measures.  

So don’t punish yourself, and look on the positive side.  Nothing horribly horrible happened.  You’re bunny is alive, and you did exactly the best thing for him and raced him to the vets.  

Just keep an eye on it so to make sure it is healing okay.   Hopefully they did give you some Baytril or antibiotics.   And if they did give that to you, then I suggest giving it to him after he eats, and it can make some bunnies nauseous.

Also, is he eating at all? or do you have to force feed?   Make sure he is eating and pooping. 

FYI Rucy is missing one of her bottom incisors (due to abscess/surgery) and she eat just fine. I do cut up some of her leafy greens to make it easier for her.

My thoughts are with you!

You can also take pellets and add some water. That will soften them up and make a mush if you want (just add more water)
I am really surprised no Baytril and pain drugs were needed, especially being in the mouth. Hmmmm. Well, I’m not a vet.

Just keep an eye on him and watch to make sure he is eating and pooping. If by tomorrow morning he’s not doing much of either, and he seems in pain when he eats. I would call the vet, and let him/her know, and ask if they can give him pain meds to make him more comfortable.

Again, I can just imagine what you are going through. It’s so hard to see them suffering. I’m sending peaceful vibes to you and healing vibes to him.

Oh my, we’ve got some territorial issues happening and it might be best if you keep them separated for a little while so your rabbit can heal.  Like BB said, a knocking of the teeth or what-have-you can cause it.  Luckily it will grow back and just breathe and relax.  It is not the end of a bunny if it cannot eat "the usual way."  There are always dietary adjustments that can be made. The tooth will grow back and it is only a chance that it might be crooked, not that it will be for sure. I am rather shocked at the vet for not offering pain meds.  Perhaps you may want to go to another vet.  There is a Bunny-savvy one in Denver from the Colorado HRS chapter web site:

http://www.coloradohrs.com/vet.asp?whichvets=2#emlist

I know that Dr.’s LaBonde and Guerrera are pretty much the bunny-gurus here in CO, but it would be a drive for you.

Oh good! I’m so glad you will seek out the other vet if need be. I too was a bit shocked that nothing was given. Also, IF the worst case scenario happened and by chance his tooth never grew back, he’d be okay. Rucy only has three incisors and she eats just fine. So please don’t worry about that. Bunnies are amazing resilient.

Keep us updated!

It sounds like it is very painful for your bunny and your bun not eating so well is not a good thing.  The bunny GI tract has to keep moving or you risck GI stasis.  My recommendation would be to take him to the rabbit-savvy vet (I’m so sorry it is so far and I know $$$ too) and have them take a look at it and tell them about the distress your bun is going through and ask for pain meds.  If you are not happy with what the other vet told you (I know I would not be), by all means, get a second opinion. Or, as an alternative, call the bunny savvy vet, tell them exactly what happened and what your concerns are and see if a vet visit would be recommended.  That way you save a trip all the way across town if the vet feels it is/was not necessary. Peace of mind is priceless and I really hope your bun feels better.  Have you tried feeding canned pumpkin (not pie mix)? Mush some banana around in there too, baby food works well also. Pumpkin has a lot of fiber and nutrients and serves well in place of hay. Now is he licking up the food or are you using a syringe?

You’re welcome! That is very cute of him, be sure not to let him eat dog food (a little nibble is OK). Spinach should be given sparingly as it can cause urinary tract problems. Fruit, no more than a 1/2 teaspoon per pound of body weight per day. Be sure to exclude the apple seeds if feeding your bun apple as they are toxic and can poison a bunny. It sounds like he is feeling better and yes, they can eat pumpkin, make sure it is not the pie mix, you want just the pure 100% pumpkin.

maghy7 – how’s he doing today?

Hi Maghy7,

I have never seen it done, but my understanding is that for front teeth, the bunny is not put out, they just clip them like they would a bunny’s nails using a special tool.  Has anyone actually been there when a buns teeth are trimmed?

Hmmm I have not taken a bunny to a vet for a teeth trim before – but its odd to me that they would put him under anesthesia because I have always heard not to pu t a bunny under anesthesia unless is essential – and I have seen bunny’s teeth trimmed before without any anesthesia. Also – I don’t see how an exam is necessary because it shoudl be quite obvious that one tooth is longer. The owner of my rescue had to do an emergency trim one time and she did it at a pet store – and while this is not recommended as it can sometimes hurt a bunny’s tooth – there was no anesthesia, and any ordinary person could tell the tooth needed to be trimmed.

Maghy, have you had the tooth trimmed yet? I’ve actually trimmed teeth myself (a vet showed me how to do it), with no anesthsia. I think it is really odd they want to put a bunny under for something like that. Unless of course it is the molars, I hear that vets sometimes will put them under for those.

Leo had several teeth trimmed and one removed.  He was anesthetized for this.  While he was under they trimmed his nails extra close for me.  I didn’t have to pay for any exam, b/c the vet discovered the teeth prob during a visit. 

I live in the Philly area and I pay about $35 for an exam.  He had 4 teeth done….w/ anesth, pain meds, and antiobiotics I believe it was about $150.  It was actually the cheapest pet issue I had this summer,  I’m much more comfortable having my vet see the buns, rather than rely on my own knowledge or info from friends.  I have a neighbor that’s a dog/cat vet and even she told me that she wouldn’t feel comfy giving bunny input. 

Once I established a relationship w/ my bunny vet, I get frequent discounts and even get answers over the phone from the bunny tech and/or vet.  I really love my vet practice!  I actually switched my cats to this practice b/c they are so good.