Lower right jaw teeth removed. Any similar experience?

[Rit]

Hi,

Fluffy, 2 years old, just returned home from a surgery to have all his lower right arcade teeth extracted (around 5 teeth I think). Poor Fluffy has juvenile dental disease. He had abscess around teeth and below chin. Pus developed that even almost blocked his airway.

He breathes normally now and starts eating the food he likes (tomatoes, apples, rose petals, pellets..etc ) which is a good sign of recovery. I still feed him critical care but he doesn’t like it.

I am just wondering anyone has similar experience here? How do you look after your bunny(s) ? I just wish I can give the best to my poor Fluffy. Thanks

[DanaNM]

Oh goodness, poor Fluffy! It’s really good that he’s eating. Try to encourage fiber-rich foods, and not too much fruit, just to make sure he doesn’t have a tummy upset on top of everything else.

My bun Moose (also a young rabbit of only about 1.5 years) had several molars extracted and an abscess around one of the teeth in his lower jaw. Moose recovered really well from his tooth extractions. His abscess was treated with penicillin injections, I think for 6 weeks? I recommend as aggressive a treatment possible for the abscess.

The most important thing is to make sure he’s eating enough, so you will need to syringe feed whenever he won’t eat. Pain management is also really important.

Buns can make due pretty well without some of their molars. If he still has top and bottom on the other side he will be able to chew on that side, but it’s likely he may need additional extractions as things shift around in his mouth.

Unfortunately my Moose passed away. Not directly due to his dental issues, the vets were stumped. In Moose’s case, it seemed like his dental issues were a symptom of a larger problem, possibly a congenital issue, but the vets didn’t have any suggestions.

So my last tip is don’t hesitate to take Fluffy to the vet if he starts acting off. Moose seemed like he needed another dental procedure, so we booked him in for one, but then he crashed a day before he was scheduled, so something else was happening with him.

. . . 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.  

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