Teeth trimming?

[Michelle&Lolli]

For those who’ve have/had bunnies who needed their molars trimmed or filed or however it’s done, how much did you pay for it?

I am looking at bunnies and would not rule out a rabbit with teeth problems, but I do have to factor in cost.  Well I went to my vet to get a price estimation and because they sedate the rabbit, in total the estimate is $186.     Is this normally about how much it is on average?  Or is my vet just expensive?

[Sarita]

Prices vary from place to place but that is about right with what I pay – about $220 for Pepe who gets his molars trimmed every 5 weeks. That price includes a follow up check up, the isoflurane gas (this is expensive), the trim, the pain meds. So yeah, it’s not cheap if it’s done right plus you may want to take home pain meds and critical care.

[Elrohwen]

Hannah had hers done once and I think it was about $250, plus another $40 for a follow-up visit. I was very glad she didn’t need to have it done more than that! Every time she goes to the vet I cross my fingers. Plus, she chooses not to eat for 3 days after (apparently she did this after her spay too) which is really stressful to deal with.

[Sarita]

Pepe is the same way Elrohwen – he doesn’t really get back to normal for 3 days – I have a regiment down now though – pain meds and reglan until he starts eating.

[meow1]

Is teeth trimming something that MUST be done, or are there ways to prevent the need to do this (certain things they can shew on, etc..)?

[MarkBun]

Most rabbits never need it. Hay, believe it or not, is the big teeth wearer. Other things like toys, cardboard, etc will help too. But for the most part, unless the rabbit is born with the issue, you are usually fine.

[allegrabunny]

I’ve June’s teeth trimmed twice in the past three months. 186 is exactly what I paid yesterday for the second trim. But that was quick float and no pain meds. It also will depend on the situation, super-jacked up teeth will require more work. But it is a short term pain to avoid a long term and potentially deadly result. Good hay is very much healthful, according to my vet. June is turning up his nose at the huge bale of hay I got from the WHRS. He prefers the much more expensive oxbow. If you do get a bunny with teeth problems it might be helpful to record their weights regularly so you can have a record of any weight loss which would indicate the need for a dental visit

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