Rabbit teeth are aradicular; they lack true roots. Instead, the elodont—or ever-growing—dentition features open apices lined ...

Rabbits' teeth continuously grow, with incisors growing fastest. Diet impacts growth, and insufficient grinding causes overgrowth and injuries. Malocclusion and elongated tooth roots are common dental ...

Lop (floppy) eared rabbits are more likely than erect ('up') eared breeds to have potentially painful ear and dental problems that may ultimately affect their ability to hear and eat properly, finds a ...

Floppy-eared rabbits, also known as lop rabbits, are more susceptible to serious ear and tooth disorders than upright-eared domesticated rabbits, according to new research. The findings are raising ...

Healthy pet rabbits can live for 10–12 years, but sadly many bunnies have a much shorter lifespan due to disease. They thrive on an appropriate, high-fiber diet, as well as a clean living area, a ...

Rabbits are very demanding pets, and it's easy to make mistakes in their care. For instance, the persistent misconception that rabbits need bread to wear down their teeth can have fatal consequences.

Rabbit incisor teeth are open-rooted and, in healthy animals, grow continuously. Incisor adjustments are often necessary to maintain the health and well-being of rabbits with incisor malocclusion.

Rabbits may eat fragments of their own teeth when they chomp on food — meaning each mouthful could contain a healthy dose of calcium, scientists say. Rabbits require large amounts of calcium, because ...