Dental disease is the most significant health issue in domestic rabbits, causing chronic pain that is frequently unrecognized until severe.
Dental disease in rabbits causes chronic pain that owners frequently miss because rabbits continue attempting to eat despite discomfort. By the time weight loss is obvious, significant dental pathology has usually developed. The continuous growth of rabbit teeth means dental disease without hay-based abrasion progresses relentlessly. Annual dental examinations and access to unlimited Timothy hay as the primary diet prevent much of the dental suffering endemic in poorly managed rabbits.