I had a wellness vet check recently for my senior bun.
Everything checked out great! They were like “wow she’s old. But very healthy, besides a bit of spikes on her back molars on the right side.” They said with her age (8+) that they’re not too keen on putting her under anesthesia to file them down because it’ll just cause her body unneeded stress, & as long as she’s not having any issues eating or holding things in her mouth, they’re not too concerned, but I should try to encourage more stuff that’ll help grind her teeth down naturally.
She’s a constant cardboard chewer, but they recommended to get something a bit tougher. Like a wood chew.
However, she is not interested. I’ve tried every brand & flavour I’ve found the last 4 years of caring for her. She wants nothing to do with them. She’ll chew for a literal second when I first give it to her then never touch it again.
She gets unlimited hay, usually timothy, occasionally orchard, depending on what is available in bulk when I order, oxbow pellets, and her slabs of cardboard.
Is there a tougher green I can give her to help? Something to soak the chews in that makes her want them more?
Appreciate all suggestions!
Everything checked out great! They were like “wow she’s old. But very healthy, besides a bit of spikes on her back molars on the right side.” They said with her age (8+) that they’re not too keen on putting her under anesthesia to file them down because it’ll just cause her body unneeded stress, & as long as she’s not having any issues eating or holding things in her mouth, they’re not too concerned, but I should try to encourage more stuff that’ll help grind her teeth down naturally.
She’s a constant cardboard chewer, but they recommended to get something a bit tougher. Like a wood chew.
However, she is not interested. I’ve tried every brand & flavour I’ve found the last 4 years of caring for her. She wants nothing to do with them. She’ll chew for a literal second when I first give it to her then never touch it again.
She gets unlimited hay, usually timothy, occasionally orchard, depending on what is available in bulk when I order, oxbow pellets, and her slabs of cardboard.
Is there a tougher green I can give her to help? Something to soak the chews in that makes her want them more?
Appreciate all suggestions!