Tooth grinding

[muffinandmunchbunny]

Hello!
Recently I have started to notice that munchie has started to noticeably grind her teeth while she is sitting,is this normal? I’m unsure whether it’s tooth grinding or purring but there is a strange sound coming from her, so I would like to know what is happening!
Thanku Xx

[Wick & Fable]

Tooth grinding is usually a sign of pain/discomfort. In Wick, it tends to be slightly louder than his teeth chattering (purring), which is a sign of happiness. Since she’s doing it while she’s sitting on her own though, I think it may be teeth grinding. Some rabbits will pick a spot and sit there because they’re uncomfortable. Does she move around as much as she usually does?

I recommend seeing a vet to inspect what may be causing this -potential- discomfort. Rabbit pain can stem from gastrointestinal issues to dental issues. Compared to before she was doing this, has her feces shape gotten smaller, appetite changed, or any other notable behavior changes?

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.

[sarahthegemini]

My bunnies grind their teeth pretty loudly sometimes but I’m not concerned aas it’s usually whilst they’re loafed or stretched out superman style. If everything else is normal, I wouldn’t worry. Some are just louder than others.

[muffinandmunchbunny]

Posted By Wick on 3/23/2017 3:42 PM

Tooth grinding is usually a sign of pain/discomfort. In Wick, it tends to be slightly louder than his teeth chattering (purring), which is a sign of happiness. Since she’s doing it while she’s sitting on her own though, I think it may be teeth grinding. Some rabbits will pick a spot and sit there because they’re uncomfortable. Does she move around as much as she usually does?

I recommend seeing a vet to inspect what may be causing this -potential- discomfort. Rabbit pain can stem from gastrointestinal issues to dental issues. Compared to before she was doing this, has her feces shape gotten smaller, appetite changed, or any other notable behavior changes?

Hey there, everything seems to be normal, but im unsure about her feces as they recently have been a little flatter than usual, but that may be because she has been stepping on them after she poops Xx

[Pongo]

I agree tooth grinding is usually a sign of lower abdomen pain or dis comfort if her tummy hurts. Keep watching her fecal droppings and make sure there not decreasing and keep watching the shape to make sure there not soft or runny or to small cause she could be developing a Ileus/GI stasis so make sure she continues eating her hay and pellets and drinking her water. Bunnies can get GI stasis for all different reasons, stress, change of food, eating something they shouldn’t have. But there very serious so if you notice any of those symptoms see a vet as soon as you can.

[Wick & Fable]

If she’s pooping and eating normally, than it may actually be just teeth chattering. If there is any deviation or if you just want to double-check, I would recommend a vet appt. just in case. Rabbits suffer in silence since they cannot talk, so if you suspect anything is wrong, never hesitate to make an appt!

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.

[Bam]

How old is she? Young bunnies can tooth purr “just like that”, without being pet. Tooth grinding from pain means rather severe pain and isn’t an only sign of pain. If the bun sits bunched up, or shifts position restlessly, looks uncomfortable, if she refuses food (esp a treat), if she hides away and won’t come out or sits herself in places she never sits in normally -then there’s reason to suspect tooth grinding from pain.

But if her appetite is good and her activity level is normal, I’d rather “suspect” tooth purring. That means she’s relaxed and content.

[muffinandmunchbunny]

Posted By bam on 3/27/2017 12:59 PM

How old is she? Young bunnies can tooth purr “just like that”, without being pet. Tooth grinding from pain means rather severe pain and isn’t an only sign of pain. If the bun sits bunched up, or shifts position restlessly, looks uncomfortable, if she refuses food (esp a treat), if she hides away and won’t come out or sits herself in places she never sits in normally -then there’s reason to suspect tooth grinding from pain.

But if her appetite is good and her activity level is normal, I’d rather “suspect” tooth purring. That means she’s relaxed and content.

Only around four months-ish, but she does ‘meatloaf’ a lot. She is eating normally though. Xx 

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