Malocclusion pics....

[OneAcreFarm]

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]

poor guy he looks so much better after.

 

[Piper]

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

 

[MamaSheepdog]

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]

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]

Nice trimming job.

 

[OneAcreFarm]

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!

__________ Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:53 am __________

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.

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 />

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]

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]

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

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]

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]

surely one of them needs a little attention?

lol
:doc: :twisted: :camera:

 

[3mina]

OAF, you've created a monster :lol:

 

[OneAcreFarm]

OAF, you've created a monster :lol:

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

 

[MamaSheepdog]

OAF, you've created a monster :lol:

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

He-e-ey!!!

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

 

[OneAcreFarm]

OAF, you've created a monster :lol:

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

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]

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]

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]

Good post for info on teeth.

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