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Rabbit dental treatment
We understand that it is a worrying time when your pet stays with us for any
procedure. Please read this sheet carefully.
Very Important!
*Rabbits DO NOT need to be starved before an anaesthetic as they cannot vomit.
*Its important they have food in the stomach before an anaesthetic to help reduce
the risk of gut stasis.
*Make sure your pets coat and skin is clean to lessen the risk of post op infection.
Points to note
Other procedures – Please consider anything else you might like performed e.g. ID chip implant, nail clipping
etc. We will be happy to discuss any requirements with you.
Admission requirements
Admission – You will be asked to sign a consent form which gives your permission to carry out the procedure
and for staff to act in your pets best interest if you are unavailable, that you understand the risks involved and
that you will settle the account when you collect your pet.
Contact details – Please ensure you give us the correct contact numbers for the day and make sure you or
someone you are happy for us to contact, is available at all times.
What happens on the day?
Admission – Once your pet has been admitted they will be settled into a kennel. We have a separate rabbit
ward to reduce stress. They will be given hay, food and water and made comfortable! Please let us know at the
admit if your bunny prefers to drink from a bottle or a bowl.
Anaesthetic induction – We monitor your pets vital signs from the admission appointment to the discharge
appointment. We monitor heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature and reflexes routinely. All of these are
recorded so we can identify any changing patterns. An IV catheter is placed in rabbits ears prior to induction in
case of any anaesthetic emergencies.
The procedure – All dental procedures are different depending on what needs to be done. It can range from a
simple burr of the molars or trimming the incisors to removing the incisors. We can never fully assess what is
needed until your pet is under the anaesthetic.
Risks – An anaesthetic holds its own inherent risk. However, the risk is at its lowest in young, fit, healthy
animals. Small animals do feel the effects on an anaesthetic so post operative care is key. There is always the
potential complication of gut stasis is rabbits and rodents where the guts stop moving. We do however give an
injection while your pet is under anaesthetic to help prevent this happening.
Nursing – Wherever possible we use the skills of our trained nursing staff – these services include surgical site
preparation and surgical assistance as well as giving your pet a high level of comfort and care during their stay
with us. That will include monitoring as well as plenty of tender loving care!
Discharge appointment – This will be arranged either at the admit or during the phone call once your pet has
recovered. Depending on how well your pet is waking up and when they go into theatre the discharge time is
usually between 2pm-7pm.
Post operative care – It is important that you are home with your pet the evening of the operation. It is also
important to get your pet eating as soon as possible to prevent gut stasis where everything stops moving. Your
pet will also need to stay in the warm for a nights as they wont be able to regulate their body temperature as
normal for a few days.
Post operative checks – We only see rabbits back after a dental procedure if you are worried or if the vet feels
a check up is needed.
Costs
The price includes:
*The anaesthetic and dental itself
*Nursing care
*Intravenous fluids to maintain blood pressure
*Gut stasis, pain relief and antibiotic injections
The price does not include any additional procedures performed at the same time or treatment for any
unexpected complications.
Rabbits
Molar rasping - £46.00
Incisor removal - £150.00 (Includes 24 hours hospitalisation)
If you have any questions please telephone us on 01934 622022