Chin

[Dailymadness]

Rabbits chin is always crusty after I clean it. I know most will say it’s an indecation of teeth problem. However my rabbit is eating just fine, both hay and pellets. Even threats. Is it just her scent glands ??? If so is it always like that ? She is heading into the 4 months range of her age btw.

[joea64]

Have you been able to have a look at her teeth yet?

[Wick & Fable]

How often do you clean your rabbit’s chin and how do you do it? Typically, if all is well health-wise with your rabbit, you usually don’t need to clean the chin. They do a pretty good job of keeping themselves clean. Wick gets his chin all wet from drinking from a bowl, but it resolves itself after a bit of his own grooming. Does your rabbit seem to groom it a lot herself (itching it)?

I will say that there are rabbits that will have teeth problems, but seem fine. Wick has had two dental procedures (~5mo and ~8mo) and both times, he was eating fine. I only knew his teeth were becoming a problem because we were already seeing the vet weekly for his upper respiratory treatments, and the vet does routine teeth checks at each. I now know that Wick tends to pee outside the litterbox more and be generally more irritated when his teeth are bothering him, rather than not eating. Additionally, his poo may get a bit smaller.

Another item could be drooling from being too hot.

Can you provide details on how long its been like this, if there are times when it’s worse than others, is the crustiness present anywhere else?

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

[Dailymadness]

Yes I have looked at then they appear to be normal. Molers however I cannot she won’t let me open her mouth all the way. I mostly see her just clean the sides of her face, never the chin. Also I switched back to bottle thinking it was wetness from the bowl, but seeing as it’s still appearing you may be right that it is in fact drooling. I live in California which gets really hot. I clean it whenever it gets crusty. But i notice it’s crusty again the next day, it’s been going on for a week now. No the crustiness isn’t else where just underneath the chin.

[Dailymadness]

I also give her willow branches to chew on, willow ball, hay ball, as well as unlimited hay. I saw her bottom teeth they seem kinda sharp and not smooth. This is my first rabbit so idk what’s causing it. Idk if I should switch back to her bowl or not either.

[Wick & Fable]

At least for Wick, drooling never became crusty, which makes me think maybe there’s something else besides just plain drool? There could be something happening with his molars. Are you able to set a vet appt or call to consult?

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

[Dailymadness]

Not yet but as soon as I am able to make an appointment I most definitely will to find out what’s causing it.

[Dailymadness]

I just checked her mouth right now and the bottom teeth on the sides some fleshy like things stick out to the side whenever I go to check her top and bottom teeth. Wth are those ??

[Wick & Fable]

If you’re referring to the flesh in the cheeks, that’s normal and usually blocks visual access to molars, which is why it’s recommended for vets to do it with a special scope rabbits bite on (human doctors use it to check ears). Even my vet admits you can’t get a clear look until the rabbit is under anethesia.

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

[Dailymadness]

Yeah I saw a video. Vet it is this Saturday. Cleaned her chin and guess what….crusty chin again. Wish it were just the scent glands.

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