Advances in CT imaging and rabbit-savvy dental specialists have transformed diagnosis and management of rabbit dental disease. Early detection and prevention remain the priority.
Many rabbits live with undiagnosed dental pain for months or years because the subtle signs are easily missed. Advances in low-dose CT now allow full dental assessment without exploratory surgery. Rabbit dental specialists emphasise that hay provision is the single most important preventive measure — the mechanical wear from chewing long-stemmed grass is irreplaceable by any other food type.