Dental Malocclusion in a Rabbit - A Case Report
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Date
2017-12
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Indian Veterinary Association
Abstract
A 3 year old male New Zealand White rabbit
weighing 3.25kg, was brought to the Avian and
Exotic Pet Unit, Madras Veterinary College
Teaching Hospital with a history of overgrown
incisor teeth, reduced appetite and body
weight. The diet of the rabbit was cauli ower
leaves, cabbage, greens and carrot. Chemically
restrained with ketamine 20mg/kg, IM for clinical
examination and treatment. On physical
examination, revealed overgrown upper and
lower incisors. Tooth was curved backwards
and piercing the gums with marked swelling.
By using canine nail clipper, the incisors were
trimmed. Incisors were rasped to remove the
sharp edges. Rabbit recovered from the clinical
condition and started to take its food.
Description
TNV_IVJ_Dec2017_V94_I12_81-82
Keywords
Veterinary Science