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My rabbit has slowed down her eating and her teeth are growing to long. One of her side teeth has started to curl up under her gums because she won't eat, what do I do.

Submitted: 25 days and 17 hours ago.
Category: Pet
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED
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Pet's Gender: Male
Pet's Age: 5
Type of Animal: rabbit

Already Tried:
we've tried to change her pellets and get the ones with vitamins, we've tried all kinds of different chew toys, blocks, edible treats. We don't know what else to do?

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As this point chew items, though a good thought, won't be enough to get her mouth lined up correctly again. She will need veterinary help to get the teeth back to a length where she can eat properly.

You can read about dental disease in rabbits here

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=472

The best method for handling the reduction in tooth size is to have the vet use a dental grinder to get them in better shape.

Hope this helps you!

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Expert: NancyH
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Answered: 10/27/2009

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