Dental disease is the most common serious health problem in pet rabbits, causing chronic pain and requiring lifelong management.
Rabbit dental disease causes chronic, often severe pain that significantly impairs quality of life. Yet it is largely preventable through appropriate diet. The primary prevention is simple: ad-libitum hay which provides essential fibre for dental wear and gut motility. Owner education at point of purchase is inadequate - many rabbit owners are unaware of hay requirements or the signs of dental disease until the condition is advanced.