uneven top teeth (pic soon)

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- 10/11/2008 at 11:44 AM
  ADEE
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  what is done for them?? I plan to take Abbie to our vet if need be, i was just wondering what would cause uneven bites on bunnies? I was doing my usual monthly check and noticed it.
- 10/11/2008 at 2:46 PM
  Scarlet_Rose
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  Hi Ashley! Uneven wear can happen a number of ways such as mis-aligned jaw, the way the rabbit eats, some no-no thing a rabbit has chewed on, or persisted on chewing. The solution to this is actually pretty simple in this case, filing it down. A vet may use a metal file or a dremmel tool to fix it. In some cases you can do it yourself once you learn how and I would ask your vet to demonstrate it to you if you are not comfortable with it and you have a rabbit that isn’t cooperative. What I used was use a metal nail file that I disinfected with a watered down peroxide solution (note that using rubbing alchol is not recommended because it tastes icky and is not made for consumption).
- 10/11/2008 at 3:02 PM
  ADEE
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  thank you!! thats MUCH better then RO suggesting i have her teeth removed! Shes only 4mos old.. i sure hope this isnt something were going to have a problem with. I would have no problem doing it if i had to.
- 10/11/2008 at 3:09 PM
  Scarlet_Rose
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  You’re welcome! I don’t see that the teeth need to be removed – seriously over such a minor thing. Keep an eye on it and just file it when needed and provide more chewing adventure for Abbie. I hate it when there is a problem with teeth some are too quick to suggest a removal of the teeth. If they were severely mis-aligned or deformed I would but in this case HECK NO! Abbie has otherwise beautiful teeth so please do not remove them!
- 10/11/2008 at 3:34 PM
  ADEE
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  trust me, i had no intentions of removing her beautiful teeth!! Only if she was loosing weight or not eating would I consider it, I have a TON of trust in my vet and sent her the pics and an email asking her opinion.. thanks again for your help
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