Dental disease is among the most common and serious health issues in pet rabbits, often requiring surgical intervention and careful post-operative management.
Dental disease causes severe, often chronic pain and affects rabbits' ability to eat, groom, and engage in normal behaviour. Early recognition and prompt veterinary intervention are essential. Owners often underestimate dental pain in rabbits because they mask illness as a prey species instinct. Preventive nutrition and regular dental checks are critical.