Rotten Teeth on both sides. 😢

[Rit]

My Fluffy is 1 year 4 months old mini lop. He was chubby and ate hay well when we adopt him 2 months ago from RSPCA. Recently around 3 weeks he refused eating hay but still has good appetite for greens and weeds from garden.

Vet found from X-ray that he has rotten teeth and infection on both sides of this mouths. Vet do not suggest to remove them otherwise he can’t chew in his whole life. Only suggestion is on critical care, pain killer and antibiotic forever and possibly he will continue lose weight and won’t live until old age …

Any similar experience?
Fluffy loves to eat all kind of veggies, fresh grass, fruits and pellets. Maybe I feed him whatever he likes to eat, there is still chance he will live a good long life? ( I won’t give up on him 🥺)

[DanaNM]

Is your vet experienced with dentals in rabbits? To me it sounds like they are not? If you can, I suggest finding a specialist or at least getting a second opinion from a rabbit vet. I had a rabbit with rotten molars and they were removed (he was also very young, it really sounds a lot like your bunny’s case). If they aren’t it could lead to abscesses. As long as not all of his teeth are removed, he will still be able to chew.

If the teeth are not treated, things will likely get worse, and it’s unlikely you could manage things with just antiobiotics and pain meds.

I also suggest talking to the shelter. Sometimes when problems occur very soon after adoption they can help you with medical costs.

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[Wick & Fable]

I concur with @DanaNM that a second consultation with a rabbit-savvy vet is wise: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Choosing_a_rabbit_veterinarian#Rabbit_veterinarian_listings

The notion of leaving rotten/infected teeth in the jaw does not sound wise long-term in addition to short-term, regarding maintenance of secondary complications of leaving them there. While not being able to chew is a concern, I’m wondering if it outweighs the concern of infection. There is Critical Care and other means to feed rabbits and provide nutrition if they cannot properly eat themselves, though yes that is burdensome, your rabbit is already not eating hay (which is what requires the most ‘teeth’ action) so sticking with mushy stuff is not already out of the norm. Considerations like small chunk sizes and watching for choking can be managed.

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[Rit]

Thanks for your replies. My vet is a specialist in rabbits and exotic animals. I will pick up Fluffy from an overnight treatment in vet and will further talk to my vet regarding infection and possible outcome.

talk to the shelter is a good suggestion too, thanks. I will do that..

 

thanks everyone…

[DanaNM]

It is possible that the extent of the infection is too much to operate on, but getting some more information would be helpful.  Sorry you are dealing with this. 🙁

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