Oh no, I’m so sorry! Did the vet find the spurs during a routine exam or was Hubble having problems eating?

I don’t have any suggestions for you, though I wish I did. I hope you the specialist is able to offer you some affordable options.

From my understanding (I have never had one of my rabbits with this problem though)- if a rabbit is missing any of the molar teeth- the molar under or above it will have nothing to grind against as they eat- so nothing will wear the molar down and it just keeps growing and causes problems.

Did they take an x-ray to see if any of the molar root is present and if it might regrow? 

I had to get Rucy’s molar spurs trimmed a few times a year, but as she aged, amazingly I had to do it only once year. She also has had many molars removed so I hear ya with the expense. I am sorry for the financial burden that will come with this. I would suggest talking to them about this and see if they can do any price reduction and/or payment plans.
Some places also take “care credit” a low interest credit card that is ONLY for vet or health care.

You could also compare rates with other rabbit savvy vets. Try Dr. Carolynn Harvey at Chabot Vet Clinic in Hayward.  She’s the one that took  care of all of Rucy’s dental issues.  

There is also an organizationt that helps people with limited financial resources pay vet bills. http://www.imom.org/ http://www.imom.org/
 

I’m sorry to hear that. Talk to the specialist and maybe see if there are any other vets around your area that do these types of surgeries. Honestly, since he is missing the upper molars, it may be more cost-effective to remove the bottom rather than have them trimmed every so often for the rest of his life. How old is he? If he is still relatively young, less than 5 or 6 years, you will possibly spend more money trimming than you would doing the surgery and getting it over with. There should not be a problem with putting him under to have the surgery done. Get all the facts before you make a final decision, and let us know how it goes…

I would see the specialist and see what options you may have. It may in the long run (cost wise) be better to remove those molars if that is what the specialist recommends as Beka stated.

Do look at the Care Credit card as well.

Unfortunately dental problems can be ongoing and can be costly. You may be able to work something out with the vet as far as costs though if you do end up just taking him regularly for a molar trim.

Definitely keep us posted and keep looking at other options. If it is going to be a regular costly thing, perhaps you can work out a payment plan with the vet. There is also this article written by the SPCA on what you can do if you can’t afford vet care http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/what_you_can_do_if_you_are_having_trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html
It’s actually got some pretty good suggestions and stuff that may help.

Oh was looking at it—definitley check it out it has a list of organizations that will help pet owners afford vet care!

Great article KK! I will add that to our links page!

Oh I’m so happy he’s eating his hay! I think that a change in eating habits is usually the first sign that bun owners look for when they have buns with bad teeth… that’a good way to gauge how he’s doing since you can’t really look at his teeth that well.

I think that’s what it comes down to. We love these little guys so much, so when we can do something to make their lives a little bit better/healthier/happier… it’s completely worth it!

I’m happy that you are seeing some immediate positive effects post treatment.  If you are a college student…it may be pretty easy for you to get a credit card (unfortunately).  Care credit can be pretty easy to get, you can visit their website to get more info.  I first got care credit for laser eye surgery & once I paid that off I keep it for vet bills.  You can usually get 90 days or 6 months same as cash, which is a very good deal.  Just some thoughts for you.