Trimming a rabbits teeth- malocclusion, BunnyCentral.com

Trimming rabbit teeth can be dangerous for them. You can cause microfractures of the tooth that can lead to abscessation and other complications. It is best done with a moderate speed dental drill, not a clipper/wire cutter. Rabbits also have cheek teeth that often have hooks or points when malocclusion is present. These points can only be managed safely with sedation and specialty instruments. I strongly recommend having your rabbit's teeth examined by an experienced veterinarian!!!

Hello i just found my rabbit has this and i trimmed his teeth just as you have shown but behind the front teeth are another two teeth and they almost go down his throat in a way should these be trimmed as well?

Yes, they have 4 teeth in front, they should be trimmed too. G

Our rabbit has this condition and hates to be on his back for teeth clipping so we put him on a towel and I hold back his lips and tongue while some one else cuts his teeth. It works really well for us. We went from Truamatized rabbit who stays away from the front of his enclosure to happy friendly bunny.

Great idea, this is what I suggest to people who come to me for trimming and want to do it themselves. G

Thanks for the wonderful video. You sure make that look easy, much easier than trimming our rat's teeth! Our clippers are jewelry-sized, and rat teeth are tiny. Do your bunnies ever struggle? Our rat is a big faker, he learned long ago that we are softhearted, and he starts eeeping long before the clippers are near him. We use a small towel to restrain him; do you have any better ideas? We didn't hold him firmly enough once and he jerked his head back with force, nearly ripping his tooth out.

Yes, they sometimes struggle. Luckily I do not have this problem with my buns (we do not breed buns with teeth problems) but sometimes a customer will have another bun with this problem. G

That is exactly how we trim our two rabbit's teeth, and it is every two weeks! there must be something that makes them wear down naturally?

Apple branches, other wood chew toys. The problem is your bunnies teeth do not line up correctly anymore so even the chewing will not help completely.

He could have rabbies! I found a black rabbit in trails by my house with a broken leg. Rabbits have a high metabolism & heal increadibly fast. I spilnted the leg, bandaged it tight w/ace bandage & kept it stationary for over a week, & fed it high nutrient foods. There's a thick solid spot around the healed break but It can hop. Wild rabbits are often diseased, but I kept him as a pet. If break is bad, amputate it, use neosporin & bandage well, change frequently. AVOID shock & He'll live.