Putting My Bunny Under Anesthesia

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- 08/28/2024 at 9:57 AM
  BakingBunny
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  Hello everyone, I just took my baby to the vet to check her teeth and he said they are growing oddly in the back, in a way where she wouldn’t be able to grind them down herself no matter how many toys I give her. He said it’s so early on in the stage that it isn’t bothering her and it won’t for awhile. But eventually her bottom back tooth could start growing over her tongue (because it’s growing in the direction). On a side note, this vet knows his bunnies and I trust him because he is the only one out of 5-6 vets to figure out what was wrong with my bun years ago (she can’t digest veggies). He has never recommended anything that wasn’t necessary. So I’m scared. I know bunnies have a higher risk when going under than other animals. My vet said he would say it’s only a 5% higher risk than dogs or cats. But still, I can’t imagine doing this for her and losing her in the process. I would never forgive myself for making that decision. Does anyone have any experience putting their bunny under? I would like to hear some, good or bad, please.
  Thank You.
- 08/28/2024 at 1:20 PM
  DanaNM
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  There are many members here who have had buns go under anesthesia for dentals, including myself. It is definitely important to do, as unchecked dental issues can create many more problems.
  
  Your vet sounds very competent, so I wouldn’t worry. You can do pre-anesthesia blood work to make sure she is OK for the procedure as well. Dental fillings also usually are very quick, so the bun spends less time asleep, which makes it safer and an easier to recover.
  
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- 09/30/2024 at 9:22 AM
  GlennTheLionhead
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  My bunnies have been under anethesia a total of about 3 or 4 time each I think for spaying/neutering and dental fillings over their lifetime including at the ages of 5/6. They have always bounced back well, one bounces back a lot quicker than the other typically. I have heard stories of some buns going in for dental multiple times a year!
  
  Really pushing the hay and providing hay varieties seems to be a good preventive measure.
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