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Fighting a Losing Battle With Poor Lady Lydia's Hocks

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Jack's-Jane

Wise Old Thumper
We have tried so many different treatments but nothing seems to help :cry:

I now have to keep her bandaged all the time :cry:

Both hocks are like this :cry:

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Some vibes would be much appreciated
 
Awww they look really sore :(

Does she try and nibble her bandage?

Sending lots of vibes to the beautiful Lady L.
 
Rachie said:
**lots of vibes**

Sorry for being stupid but what causes them?
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Was going to ask the same thing.

My Stanely got sore hocks when he was eldery from sitting in his own urine, had to keep his hutch clean and wash his little feet.

Shes such a beautiful bunny Jane :love:
 
Rachie said:
**lots of vibes**

Sorry for being stupid but what causes them?
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Unfortunately Rexes are very prone to Sore Hocks as they have no guard hairs.

The thin fur gets worn off and then the skin becomes sore from constant contact with the ground.
Sore Hocks can be a life-limiting condition :cry:
 
this may be a crazy idea but I saw an advert on TV for a gel for ladies to prevent leg rubbing friction burns that you can get when it's hot & you are wearing a skirt... as she is well bandaged to add cusion would it be worth trying something like that to prevent her skin rubbing against the bandage (with vets ok)? It may also be worth talking to anyone in the NHS about how they skin treat abscess in humans as the treatment might transfer well to bunnies???
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Unfortunately Rexes are very prone to Sore Hocks as they have no guard hairs.

The thin fur gets worn off and then the skin becomes sore from constant contact with the ground.
Sore Hocks can be a life-limiting condition :cry:
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Thank you :)

I like ecudc's suggestion! I hope she's not suffering too much and you can find a solution xx
 
ecudc said:
this may be a crazy idea but I saw an advert on TV for a gel for ladies to prevent leg rubbing friction burns that you can get when it's hot & you are wearing a skirt... as she is well bandaged to add cusion would it be worth trying something like that to prevent her skin rubbing against the bandage (with vets ok)? It may also be worth talking to anyone in the NHS about how they skin treat abscess in humans as the treatment might transfer well to bunnies???
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Thanks for that.
She does have a special manuka honey impregnated dressing under the bandage which is quite thick so acts as a 'cushion'.
We also use chiropody felt.
 
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