How do rabbits teeth differ from other animals?
Rabbits are grazers, with teeth designed for grinding high fibre food throughout the day. They have six incisors, four upper and two below, that function to cut or shear food. Rabbits also have six cheek teeth on either side which are used for grinding fibrous material. Unlike a human’s teeth, a rabbit’s teeth will continue growing throughout its life. The constant act of eating wears down the rabbit’s teeth, preventing overgrowth. Can I clip my rabbit’s teeth to prevent them from overgrowth? Clipping is a frequent source of trauma to rabbits’ teeth. Using incorrect equipment such as dog nail clippers for teeth trimming can cause the teeth to shatter or to loosen them. Trimming can be safely accomplished by a veterinarian using a dental burr. Why do rabbits get dental disease? The dental problems seen in rabbits are usually caused by malocclusion (teeth do not align correctly) and overgrowth of teeth. The source of their dental disease may be due to a number of factors: 1. Diet: this i
