Rabbits have 6 incisors, or anterior teeth, 4 at the top and 2 at the bottom. The second set of maxillary incisors, called peg teeth, is hidden just behind the set and is easily visible in the mouth. These teeth are mainly used to grab and cut food.
Do rabbits have peg teeth?
Rabbits actually have 6 incisors. Just behind the maxillary incisors are two small "peg teeth", two above and two below. They also have cheek teeth along the sides of the mouth. 2019
What kind of teeth do rabbits have?
Rabbit teeth are heterodont and heterodont. Rabbits have incisors and cheek teeth. Cheek teeth include both premolars and molars. Rabbits do not have canines like cats, dogs, ferrets and hedgehogs. Rabbits have deciduous (primary) and secondary (adult) teeth, so they have a difidon dentition.
What is a rabbit tooth spur?
Many rabbits with inadequate incisor occlusion, and even rabbits with perfectly aligned incisors, still develop molar spurs. These are the sharp points on the edges of the molars due to uneven wear. The spurs formed in the mandibular molar arcade point inward toward the tongue and are known as tongue (“tongue”) spurs.
What's interesting about rabbit teeth?
The teeth are curved and enamel is only found on the front of the teeth. The back of the tooth is coated with soft dentin. That is, the wear on the front side is much slower than on the back side. The rabbit's two anterior teeth (known as anterior incisors) can grow up to 12 cm a year.
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