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Biscuit's feet

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BunnyBekkie

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When I picked her up earlier on, I noticed a lump on her "heel" on her back feet. There was one on each foot. She didn't seem to mind me and Martyn having a look at them, and touching them, but then she wouldn't notice if a bomb dropped right next door. :lol: I don't know what they are. I tried taking photos to put on here incase anyone knows what they could be caused by or what they are.

Any ideas? Should I get them checked out at the vets?
 
Was the skin 'bald' or red, cracked?

Does the 'ball' roll about under the skin, is it detached?

There is a small ball shaped bone at the base of each hock and this is where rabbits tend to develope 'sore hock' as it takes most of the pressure from their body weight. I usually treat it with a little Fuciderm and keep it clean and dry as much as possible until it heals.
 
It was bald red & cracked. Looked like sore dry skin. Do they hurt the bunnies? I don't know how long they've been there so I'd hate to know if she's been in pain for a while. Would it be worth taking her to the vet, or can I buy something to treat it?
 
Nappy cream such as sudocream is very good as well. Best of all is Flamazine(prescription only rom the vet), but you may well find it clears up with the other creams sugggested. :)
 
Certainly take her to the vets. Its more uncomfortable than painful for them but there is always a risk of it getting infected if left untreated.
 
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