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  1. Yes they can get the same thing with there teeth like cavities stuff like that but they do not get the same kind of teeth bushes not the same kind of toothpaste

  2. The main difference with human and Veterinary dentistry is almost 100% of Vet patients are under general anesthesia to clean their teeth for obvious reasons. Lol.

  3. Loads of comments about cats and dogs, a few about horses but nothing about other pets. Lagomorphs (rabbits) and rodents also have frequent dental issues that can be life threatening if not addressed quickly. Rabbits in particular are very prone to dental issues. Some are preventable through correct diet (min. 80 percent hay – hay and grass are abrasive and wear down constantly growing teeth; there is no substitute for this. Even wood chews are not enough for rabbit teeth. They need hay and a lot of it). However genetics sometimes mean that even with a correct diet they can still develop problems. Incisors can overgrow and molars can develop spurs, sharp bits of tooth that grow into the tongue or cheek. If ignored these can be fatal either because the rabbit stops eating or because an infection develops. Rabbit dentals must ONLY be performed by a vet under general anaesthetic. The incisors must never ever be clipped and this is not only very painful but also risks fracturing the tooth. Some non rabbit savvy vets (bear in mind rabbits are considered exotic pets in veterinary terms) very rarely offer conscious dentals. If this is offered run and find a new vet. These are not safe or ethical and can kill the rabbit and put it through unnecessary stress. Any signs that indicate dental issues must be investigated by a vet promptly. These include drooling, reluctance to eat, preference for softer food like vegetables and pellets but refusal to eat hay, pain signs and unilateral (one side) eye issues such as a weepy eye. Tooth roots can grow up and put pressure on the tear ducts causing a weepy eye. Any rabbit that refuses to eat anything can be considered to be in GI stasis and this is an absolute emergency. A rabbit can die in less than 24hrs without treatment. If a rabbit ever stops eating this can’t wait, they need to go to an out of hours vet immediately. The longer the delay the worse the prognosis. They are complicated little creatures and sadly many die painful deaths through neglect of owners who don’t seem vet care in time. Regular checkups at least twice a year with a ver can help catch these issues early. Some beachy breeds like lops, Netherland dwarves etc are more prone to issues due to their squashed in faces. Rodents also have constantly growing teeth like rabbits and also need to have their teeth regularly assessed.

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