07/28/2026
Sunday's big incisor removal surgery was a few weeks ago!!
Sunday was dumped, brought to our local shelter, initially was thriving, then became aggressive and stopped eating. She has severe malocclusion and her teeth were trimmed twice in a month to make her feel better. That's where we stepped in!!
Because of Sunday's demeanor at the time, her tooth trims had to be under full anesthesia so she didn't hurt herself. She was also in extreme pain, so touching her mouth was incredibly painful and she reacted.
After every trim and hospital stay, she became more and more traumatized and scared of humans.
Trimming her teeth every 2-4 weeks may be the typical treatment option for bunnies with this severity of malocclusion, but it was NOT what was best for Sunday and her longterm quality of life.
We decided pretty quickly that her incisors needed to be removed.
This is not always the option that vets or owners go with because it's very tricky to get all of the roots and tissue to ensure the teeth do not regrow. Removing the incisors may cause issues with the molars that weren't there before and of course the recovery can be very difficult as they relearn how to eat without their main teeth.
For Sunday, the benefits far outweighed those risks. There was no hesitation that this is what she needed. Worst case? The teeth grow back in 6 months. Anesthesia every 6 months to attempt removal again is way better than twice a month for the rest of her life just for a trim...
The day came for surgery and we were excited to finally give her some relief!! She already wasn't eating any hay, not that she didn't try, she wanted to, she just couldn't. After surgery she would get to eat like she wanted to!!
3 of 4 incisors were easy and fast to remove, and complete removal was successful!!
The 4th one was the one we knew was a problem. The root is so curvy and abnormal so it would be a challenge. About 1/2 inch into the jaw, it broke. Removing it would've required a way more risky and serious surgery, so it wasn't worth trying to get the rest. So that one will grow back, but we have options!!
Now that those teeth aren't in her way, Sunday is THRIVING!! She can eat, she shows off her hay eating skills, she's binkying for the first time EVER and she is so happy!!
She is much more tolerant of handling, loves people, and is a totally changed bunny!!
She IS available for adoption now as long as her family understands a few things!!
That remaining incisor will need to be monitored. In about 6 months, a decision will need to be made.
With her newfound confidence and tolerance for people, trimming that one tooth can likely be done without sedation as needed! Trimming should ONLY be done by a trained exotic veterinarian or under the direct supervision of one.
The other option is to let the tooth grow out a little more and go back in to try for removal again! This would be the preferred option especially if she becomes traumatized and needs sedation for trimming again.
Anesthesia every 6 months is far better than every month especially when eventually it will no longer be needed when the tooth is removed!!
Sunday is a sweet and sassy lady looking to bring some fun into your life!! Sure, she will cost a little more than your average bunny due to her special needs, but all the best ones do!! 😉
Sunday is about 2 years old. She's been spayed, microchipped, and is up to date on her RHDV2 vaccine!!
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