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Merck Manual
Veterinary Manual
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Dental spur, rabbit
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Dental spur, rabbit

    Left: A dental spur on the first lower right molar tooth of a rabbit. Notice the horizontal direction toward the tongue. Right: The spur has been removed, illustrating the ulcer it has caused on the tongue.

Courtesy of Dr. Joerg Mayer.

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