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Sore Hock, U/D pics
- Thread starter XMissySJx
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Thea & Bobbin
Warren Veteran
I think it's basically the heel. Have you noticed that buns have a tiny circle on the heal that is almost hairless? I believe this is the hock, and in rexes can get particularly sore.
XMissySJx
Wise Old Thumper
:?well peanuts is about the size of a penny, its a kinda purpleish grey and when i touch it feels a little swollen. the skin looks a little bit dry but there is no open wound.
will be taking him to the vets monday or tuesday.
thing is...ive been looking it up on the internet and he doesnt fit any of the causes?
he isnt overweight at all
he isnt old
he has a huge hutch which is always clean and soft
He never has long claws
and he gets loads of exercise :?
will be taking him to the vets monday or tuesday.
thing is...ive been looking it up on the internet and he doesnt fit any of the causes?
he isnt overweight at all
he isnt old
he has a huge hutch which is always clean and soft
He never has long claws
and he gets loads of exercise :?
cannonwoman
Warren Veteran
Does he get exercise on concrete or carpet? As sometimes this can cause sore hocks in some rabbits.
If he doesn`t have an open wound that`s good that it hasn`t gone that far but i would definately take him to your vet as if it`s swollen he may have an inner infection that needs treating. Does it feel hot?
I would definately keep him on soft bedding for now & try & encourage him to rest it if that`s possible, (knowing what bunnies are like )!
HTH
Su.x
If he doesn`t have an open wound that`s good that it hasn`t gone that far but i would definately take him to your vet as if it`s swollen he may have an inner infection that needs treating. Does it feel hot?
I would definately keep him on soft bedding for now & try & encourage him to rest it if that`s possible, (knowing what bunnies are like )!
HTH
Su.x
XMissySJx
Wise Old Thumper
well hes either on grass or concrete, depending on the weather.
the bedding he has is soft hay and straw and the entire hutch is covered in it, i havent let him out today im keeping him inside his hutch. it doesnt feel hot.
just a question for people who have had this happen...
sods law i bought a lovely new run yesterday so i havent got as much cash as normal...however i have £55 in my bank account but if i take him monday do you think that would be enough? (if he has 2 go back in say a weeks time that dusnt matter cus i will have been paid by then! sot his is for one consultation)
i can borrow some cash of my mum so he will get seen to, i jus wondered if that is enough il take him monday, if not it would have 2 be wednesday or borrow cash from mum.
(dont worry he will be seen!! please dont think he wont)
the bedding he has is soft hay and straw and the entire hutch is covered in it, i havent let him out today im keeping him inside his hutch. it doesnt feel hot.
just a question for people who have had this happen...
sods law i bought a lovely new run yesterday so i havent got as much cash as normal...however i have £55 in my bank account but if i take him monday do you think that would be enough? (if he has 2 go back in say a weeks time that dusnt matter cus i will have been paid by then! sot his is for one consultation)
i can borrow some cash of my mum so he will get seen to, i jus wondered if that is enough il take him monday, if not it would have 2 be wednesday or borrow cash from mum.
(dont worry he will be seen!! please dont think he wont)
It's normal for rabbits to have a small bald circle - which like Jill says often looks a bit red/dry. It's usually got a 'flap' of fur folded over it. Sore hocks are on the bottom of the foot, they aren't necessarily just on the heel they can be on any point the foot takes weight so the base of the toes too.
Tamsinn
Tamsinn
XMissySJx
Wise Old Thumper
PM'ed jane and she recommended taking a photo so i will post one here.
he did always have a bald patch or dry skin there ever since i had him, but its never looked like this, which makes me sure it isnt quire right. he seems perfectly happy though, so i know it isnt hurting him.
he did always have a bald patch or dry skin there ever since i had him, but its never looked like this, which makes me sure it isnt quire right. he seems perfectly happy though, so i know it isnt hurting him.
XMissySJx
Wise Old Thumper
got some piccies, had to get my mum to hold him because otherwise ic ouldnt get a photo, luckily he doesnt object to being held
lol my mum had just said "sarah jane i do have other things to do you know"
just cus i <3 him
(he isnt overweight he is v fluffy, when u feel him he is bones!)
lol my mum had just said "sarah jane i do have other things to do you know"
(he isnt overweight he is v fluffy, when u feel him he is bones!)
LionheadLuver
Warren Veteran
That looks like a sore hock to me, I'm afraid.
louise and Gus
Wise Old Thumper
Aww he's lovely! What fluffy feet 
oscarbunny
Warren Veteran
He's cute. His bedding isnt wet is it? or does he exercise on wet ground? Opal had what i thought was turning into sore hocks, (not a problem anymore, now she is living in a massive shed), and it was because her run was getting wet with all the rain. Or me just being paranoid!!
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louise and Gus
Wise Old Thumper
Maybe you just haven't noticed it before, do bunnies moult on their feet? :lol:
