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Forum DIET & CARE Trimming rabbit teeth? by myself?? dangerous?

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    • DutchRabbitsFtw
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        so i was emailing this rescue and i have two rabbits in mind. both are black and white lop but one of them is getting neutered on tuesday while the other one is already up for adoption (cutest rabbit ever) but he has an underbite and needs to get his teeth trimmed every month or so. i was sort of hesitant but the foster mom said that she emailed the president of the rescue and said that she said that she would be able to trim his teeth for free (all the time)

        however she has been telling me that diana (the president) will teach me how to do it so i can do it on my own. is this dangerous at all? i am a teen but i am responsible. i have researched on rabbits for around 4 years, and i often groom and give hair cuts to my yorkie (which doesnt look bad at all, and hes never gotten hurt)

        but trimming teeth seems sort of hard and dangerous? what if it cracks or something? im not sure how bad it is but im assuming every month or something like that… (waiting for a reply on this one lol) 
        should i try giving this bunny a try? or shall i get the other rabbit that has no medical problems and is getting neutered on tuesday? (time isnt a problem btw) this will be my first rabbit but i know a lot about them… both are lops but the rabbit with maloclussion is a holland lop? i think.. they never really told me.. lol.. and the other “normal” one is a mini lop i think.. they also didnt tell what breed he is lol. is this dangerous at all? thanks


      • Monkeybun
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          I wouldn’t trim them myself. Theres too much risk in damaging them, splintering them, causing more issues. Which translates to more vet bills. I would let a professional do the trims.


        • Mandyyy
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            I wouldn’t do it yourself if you aren’t a pro at it… It can be risky.


          • Huckleberry
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              I agree with the others. Trimming it yourself, even if you are taught to do it, could be very dangerous.
              On the plus side, since the president of the rescue would be willing to do it for free, you can use that time to build a good relationship with that person. Knowing someone that works with other rabbits on a personal level could be helpful later on. That person might be able to help you find a vet. Maybe you could get involved with the rescue in some way!

              As for which bun to choose, you never know what kind of problems the other rabbit might develop, so you can’t make assumptions that one is easier than the other. You should base your decision on meeting the rabbit and getting to know him/her. Which rabbit do you make a connection with? In the end, you will love the rabbit whether it has problems (and many do) or not. So, good luck on choosing!!! We can’t wait to see pictures of the one you bring home! Welcome to bunny parenthood!!!


            • Elrohwen
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                I definitely wouldn’t do it myself – I’ve had rabbits for 3 years and even trimming nails is tough. It’s great that you have someone who will do it for free! Just keep in mind that in the next few years you’ll be going to college and probably moving away where it will be hard to find someone to do it for free – you’ll probably have to start going to the vet and depending on the area this could be very expensive (I know either of the offices I go to would charge at least $100 per trim, but I live in a very expensive area). Just keep that in mind!


              • kinggoblin
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                  I would be too scared to do it myself! Even cutting nails is a hassle.


                • DutchRabbitsFtw
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                    oh yeah last night i was thinking about that! cause in a few years i probably will be moving somewhere and i cant come back here every month just to get a 30 second teeth clipping /: but i will meet both of them on monday night (:


                  • KytKattin
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                      I think that after you saw it done enough, you would get more comfortable with it, especially if you had someone who is knowledgeable and experienced and could help guide you through the process. Obviously one or even ten times isn’t going to make your comfortable with something like that, but given enough time you could easily learn to do it yourself. I would even argue that learning to do it yourself would be better than trying to find a vet if/when you move. Then you don’t have to worry about the new vet (or heaven forbid, a vet tech) not really knowing what s/he is doing. Then you have a skill that could potentially help other rabbits. I think my local HRS chapter does nails/teeth/glands for a small donation.

                      Of course I am a big “do-it-yourselfer”. If there is something that I can do myself, I will try to learn how to do it. If you aren’t that kind of person, this probably isn’t the thing to start on.


                    • Sam and Lady's Human
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                        I wouldn’t do it myself, ever. I’m barely comfortable doing nails as it is, even on my mellow Lady.

                        I personally also wouldn’t adopt a rabbit with apparent medical problems. It may make me look bad or whatever, but I’m just not one of those people, nor do I have the money for all the other issues teeth issues can cause. But thats just me, if you think you can handle it and have the $$ to fall back on if you can’t do it yourself, then go for it


                      • jerseygirl
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                          just to get a 30 second teeth clipping /:

                          How are the rescue trimming them? With cutters or a dental burr?
                          There’s conflicting information out there about tooth trims. I know clipping them has been around a long time and still done but there is also warnings about that causing fractures down the tooth. Which can lead to infections and abscesses.

                          Is it his front teeth or molars that need the trims?


                        • tobyluv
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                            I know that some vets now recommend removing the front teeth instead of trimming them, if it has to be done on a frequent basis. Trimming can lead to fractures not only of the teeth, but of the jaw. There is a bunny at the sanctuary where I volunteer, who had severe maloclusion and had his front teeth removed. He eats just fine by drawing the food into his mouth and chewing it with his molars.


                          • KatnipCrzy
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                              Jersey- It sounds like they are using cutters- like guillitine nail trimmers to trim the teeth. I have seen this done at the clinic I worked at and there is always a risk of the tooth breaking upwards instead of across and causing problems- plus they need to be trimmed to a proper lenght. But when the teeth get so abnormally long- shortening them is better than nothing at all.

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