Rabbit Dental Abnormalities: Investigation of Conformational Risk Factors in a Pedigree Rabbit Population.

ABSTRACT: Lop-eared and brachycephalic conformations have inconsistently been associated with dental abnormalities in pet and rescue rabbit populations. We investigated conformational risk factors for dental abnormalities in a pedigree population where conformation could be confirmed. Otoscopic oral examination was performed on breeder-volunteered pedigree rabbits at British Rabbit Council shows and studs. Multivariable models were used for risk factor analysis of 14 possible dental disease signs. In 435 rabbits examined, 68.28% showed no incisor abnormalities and 55.40% showed no cheek teeth abnormalities. Lop-eared rabbits had higher odds than erect-eared rabbits for ocular discharge (odds ratio [OR]: 4.034, p = 0.007) but not for any dental abnormalities. Erect-eared rabbits showed higher

SUBMITTER: Jackson MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11987845 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature