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Bella has sore hocks :(

shell1805

shell1805

Mama Doe
Im so upset, just cleaned bella out and i saw she wasn't hopping about like normal. She just sat in the corner of the front room and that isn't like her. So i got her on my lap and gave her the once over. What i found was 2 small areas on her back feet which are red and sore. What do i do? If i bathe them will that be enough. I have trimmed her nails in case they were too long and caused it. Im so up set with myself. I should have noticed sooner :(
 
If the skin is intact I advise that you leave them well alone, & nurse her on plenty of soft blankets.
Most bunny vets feel that any cream etc on intact skin flattens the remaining fur, & reduces the cushioning on the hocks further.

If the skin is broken or scabbed, an assessment of infection by a vet is best.
Clean with colloidial silver & apply savlon colloidial gel worked well for Lady Lydia's sore hocks (Jack's-Jane)
 
def worth vet visit if they look sore as its best to catch early once they are too bad thats when you end up with 'winston' problems his are sooo bad hes on metacam for life. YOu want to keep on soft stuff vet bed etc. If you have potty then if really bad try that paper shred stuff you norm use for hamster houses for few days as woodchip is hard and spikey.
Keep off wet grass as this will flare them up. Dont put creams on unless vet says as this can make them worse however if its just little dry patch then tiny bit of moisturiser will stop them from cracking/bleeding but dont thicken on.
Watch for nibbling as they tend to eat them more.
 
best to keep bedding as soft as possible . If the skin is intact then just observe and leave but if there is any sign of soreness / infection then get vet to check over . Cheekybun had this and had to get dressings for several weeks . It was kind of like a donut shape placed over his heel to keep it off the floor but it worked a treat and he healed well . The most important thing tho is padding in the bedding .
 
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