Malocclusion pics....

OneAcreFarm · Sep 10, 2012

So, tonight we discover that one of the bucks in the grow out area has the WORST malocclusion! :x I don't think it is genetic in this case, as I have checked his teeth before and not seen it. I think he bites on the cage and pulled his bottom teeth forward and that is what did it. Here are some pics....

From the front:

From the side:

We used a wire cutter to trim the teeth. Honestly, it was much easier than I thought it would be. If we have to do it again, we may use the dremel and cutting wheel but this time was just a quick fix. He was really good the whole time, poor guy! I felt so bad that I did not notice it before....

Here he is after:

He will likely be a stew pot candidate, but at least now he can eat, groom and drink properly.

Demamma · Sep 10, 2012

poor guy he looks so much better after.

Piper · Sep 10, 2012

a standard wire cutter / "a pair of dikes", was able to do it that well?

MamaSheepdog · Sep 10, 2012

OneAcreFarm":2994b53k said:
I felt so bad that I did not notice it before....

Oh yes, you need to be reported for bunny abuse! Having heart surgery is no excuse for this breach of dental management! Tsk, tsk!

All kidding aside, whether this is genetic or induced by his behavior, he needs to be culled. Whether he was born with it or it is induced makes no difference- you don't want to continue either the behavioral or physiological trait.

Even after your trimming of his teeth, he is still "undershot". The lowers are still forward of his top teeth, so he will continue to have the same problem.

ZRabbits · Sep 10, 2012

That's what Rubeus came up with. Don't feel bad. Those teeth grow real fast. I was so surprised and I was constantly looking. Appeared like they grew overnight.

Glad you gave him that relief, but that issues will continue. The rabbit will not grow out of it.

BTW, nice job trimming teeth.

Karen

curlysue · Sep 10, 2012

Nice trimming job.

OneAcreFarm · Sep 10, 2012

Piper":3mm5sgpe said:
a standard wire cutter / "a pair of dikes", was able to do it that well?

Yup, just regular wire cutters...and he did not even bat an eye!

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MamaSheepdog":3mm5sgpe said:
OneAcreFarm":3mm5sgpe said:

I felt so bad that I did not notice it before....

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Oh yes, you need to be reported for bunny abuse! Having heart surgery is no excuse for this breach of dental management! Tsk, tsk!

MamaSheepdog":3mm5sgpe said:
All kidding aside, whether this is genetic or induced by his behavior, he needs to be culled. Whether he was born with it or it is induced makes no difference- you don't want to continue either the behavioral or physiological trait.

Even after your trimming of his teeth, he is still "undershot". The lowers are still forward of his top teeth, so he will continue to have the same problem.

Oh, I know, Sistah! He will be culled for sure, since I don't want to propagate bad genetics OR behavior... :nono: What I meant was that we would likely eat him, but either way he will be dispatched. The trim was just to make his life easier until I can get him taken care of permanently... :twisted:<br /><br />__________ Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:55 am __________<br /><br />

ZRabbits":3mm5sgpe said:
Glad you gave him that relief, but that issues will continue. The rabbit will not grow out of it.

BTW, nice job trimming teeth.

Karen

Yes, I know and I do plan to "take care" of him more permanently this weekend...and thank you, I will tell my hubs that you liked his "dental" work! I held the rabbit and he did the trim job.

MamaSheepdog · Sep 10, 2012

OneAcreFarm":uhx49x48 said:
The trim was just to make his life easier until I can get him taken care of permanently... :twisted:

Lol!

I figured he would end up in the stew pot, but thought it was a good idea to post the reasons not to keep him around for the general public. :mrgreen:

You did do a very good job with the trim. The idea of doing it kind of gives me the willies- I would be afraid of causing a vertical fracture in the tooth. :x

OneAcreFarm · Sep 10, 2012

MamaSheepdog":v7wfepk8 said:
OneAcreFarm":v7wfepk8 said:

The trim was just to make his life easier until I can get him taken care of permanently... :twisted:

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Lol!

I figured he would end up in the stew pot, but thought it was a good idea to post the reasons not to keep him around for the general public. :mrgreen:

You did do a very good job with the trim. The idea of doing it kind of gives me the willies- I would be afraid of causing a vertical fracture in the tooth. :x

The teeth actually seem to have a texture like "ribbon candy", you know, the Christmas kind? They sort of snap off at the level of the cutters with very little pressure.

MamaSheepdog · Sep 10, 2012

Really? That is reassuring.

I wont hesitate to try it if need be! In fact, now I am eager to look at everybunnies teeth... surely one of them needs a little attention? :twisted:

Piper · Sep 10, 2012

MamaSheepdog":1bworuvg said:
surely one of them needs a little attention?

lol
:doc: :twisted: :camera:

3mina · Sep 10, 2012

OAF, you've created a monster :lol:

OneAcreFarm · Sep 10, 2012

3mina":e3oea1mm said:
OAF, you've created a monster :lol:

:troll: :troll: :troll: :troll:

MamaSheepdog · Sep 10, 2012

OneAcreFarm":1ieowmba said:
3mina":1ieowmba said:

OAF, you've created a monster :lol:

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:troll: :troll: :troll: :troll:

He-e-ey!!!

I guess I should have shaved before your visit...

OneAcreFarm · Sep 10, 2012

MamaSheepdog":3k6c6b1n said:
OneAcreFarm":3k6c6b1n said:

3mina":3k6c6b1n said:

OAF, you've created a monster :lol:

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:troll: :troll: :troll: :troll:

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He-e-ey!!!

I guess I should have shaved before your visit...

That's ok, I did not shave before I got there! :lol:

3mina · Sep 11, 2012

OneAcreFarm":jin03zlm said:
He-e-ey!!!

I guess I should have shaved before your visit...

That's ok, I did not shave before I got there! :lol:[/quote]

What is this 'shaving' of which you speak? :twisted:

Tegan · Sep 11, 2012

We used a pair of nail clippers for dogs at the clinic. Like this:

Worked great...just had to make sure they didn't get their tongue in the way....yeouch!

skysthelimit · Sep 12, 2012

Good post for info on teeth.

I love the hairy smilely, I need to find a reason to use it.

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