Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 107-113, April 2008

Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental Disease in Pet Rabbits

  • Angela M. Lennox, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian)

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Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN USA.

Abstract

Dental disease is common in pet rabbits and is seen in a variety of presentations. Underlying causes of dental disease can be divided into congenital and acquired, with both varying greatly in severity. The goal of treatment for rabbit dental disease is restoration of continually growing (elodont) teeth to normal length and shape; therefore, function improves and control of secondary inflammation and infection is maintained.

Key words: rabbit, dentistry, congenital, acquired dental disease, elodont

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 Reprinted in part (with permission) from the Proceedings of the Rabbit and Rodent Dentistry Wet Lab, Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (www.aemv.org), 2005.

PII: S1557-5063(08)00023-2

doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2008.03.008

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 107-113, April 2008

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