Abstract
Studies of the incidence of dental diseases and pathologies in decorative and agricultural breeds of rabbits have been carried out, the most effective treatment and preventive measures have been substantiated. The article presents the results of an analysis with the statistics of the incidence of such dental pathologies as overgrowth of incisors, overgrowth of cheek teeth and uneven wear due to tooth loss, among all recorded diseases in rabbits of different age groups. The authors identified dental pathologies that occupy a significant share among all registered rabbit diseases in the Saratov region. Dental diseases appear in older animals, with the exception of the overgrowth of incisors, this pathology is often found in young individuals of decorative rabbits. Treatment of overgrowth of cheek teeth is presented in the elimination of sharp ends of teeth - hooks and thorns. Individual teeth are removed if their roots are infected and cause abscesses. Correction of cheek teeth is carried out most often for decorative rabbits for apartment maintenance. Less often, it is performed for high-yield agricultural rabbits, producers, if their pathology was not caused by a genetic predisposition, but was the result of injury or improper feeding. Simple filing of the incisors is carried out without sedation, using a secure fixation of the rabbit. If the incisors grow too quickly in the rabbit, they are extracted. The main method of preventive measures and recommendations for prevention of dental disease in a rabbit is to maintain an appropriate diet. For early detection and treatment of dental problems in rabbits, regular check-ups and dental evaluations are essential.
Highlights
The domestic rabbit has about 305 registered breeds, is a domesticated variety of the European rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus L., 1758) and belongs to the order of Lagomorpha
Among the decorative rabbits kept in apartments, the most common dental pathologies are found in the following breeds: Sheep (34 %), Dwarf Rex (12 %), Angora (8 %), Lionhead (6 %), Rex (6 %)
Dental diseases appear in older animals, with the exception of the overgrowth of incisors, this pathology is often found in young rabbits
Summary
The domestic rabbit has about 305 registered breeds, is a domesticated variety of the European rabbit ( Oryctolagus cuniculus L., 1758) and belongs to the order of Lagomorpha Representatives of this order were classified as rodents, but due to the peculiarities of anatomy and, in particular, the structure of the jaw apparatus, which is different from rodents, they were taken to a separate order [1]. In the practice of veterinary specialists, the number of cases of registration of detailed diseases of rabbits, which are noted with frequent relapses, has significantly increased. Diseases lead to decreased productivity in animals and are often fatal. Due to the low level of breeding work in our country, the number of such animals has increased several times [3]. Hereditary diseases first appear already in the first year of life
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