Changes

*Uneven molariform wear due to malocclusion forms sharp spurs that lacerate the buccal and lingual mucosa. <br><br>

*Uneven molariform wear due to malocclusion forms sharp spurs that lacerate the buccal and lingual mucosa. <br><br>

The pain associated with these lesions stimulates salivation and interferes with swallowing, resulting in ptyalism. This is seen as a wet or matted chin, brisket or forelimbs, perhaps with secondary dermatitis. <br><br>

The pain associated with these lesions stimulates salivation and interferes with swallowing, resulting in ptyalism. This is seen as a wet or matted chin, brisket or forelimbs, perhaps with secondary dermatitis. <br><br>

Inability to groom results in poor coat condition and may make existing ectoparasite infestations more severe (e.g. Cheyletiella parasitivorax). <br><br>

Inability to groom results in poor coat condition and may make existing ectoparasite infestations more severe (e.g. ''Cheyletiella parasitivorax''). <br><br>

Pain may also prevent caecotrophy, with consequent accumulation of caecotrophs around the anus. (There may also be a reduced appetite for caecotrophs with inappropriate diets.) This malodorous mass is often misinterpreted as diarrhoea by the owner, and predisposes to fly strike. Perineal skin may become inflamed, particularly if the passage of urine is impeded.<br><br>

Pain may also prevent caecotrophy, with consequent accumulation of caecotrophs around the anus. (There may also be a reduced appetite for caecotrophs with inappropriate diets.) This malodorous mass is often misinterpreted as diarrhoea by the owner, and predisposes to fly strike. Perineal skin may become inflamed, particularly if the passage of urine is impeded.<br><br>

The rabbit may be currently anorexic (perhaps with gut stasis) and reluctant to drink from a dropper bottle, or the owner may report a history of periods of anorexia as a succession of lesions heal, only to reform once mastication resumes. This is reflected in a gradual net loss of body condition.<br><br>

The rabbit may be currently anorexic (perhaps with gut stasis) and reluctant to drink from a dropper bottle, or the owner may report a history of periods of anorexia as a succession of lesions heal, only to reform once mastication resumes. This is reflected in a gradual net loss of body condition.<br><br>