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Sore Hocks

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daisymoo

Young Bun
Hi:wave:

Daisy and Alvin are now fully bonded:love: i am pleased to say,:D but i have a problem with their heels they have sores on them, i have taken them to the vets and we have got cream

but i'm still worried, they are house rabbits and i can only think it is friction burn from when they run around the living room at 100 miles an hour, they have a clean house and they are not over weight, does any one have any tips on how to prevent this i dont want it to become a bigger problem

Thanks hope every one and their buns are ok!

Kaz, Daisy, Alvin :):):)
 
I'm so sorry you've gone so long without a reply.
It could be because it's a recurring topic. Hock sores are basically pressure sores or friction "burns" to the rabbit heel.
Is the skin broken, scabbed or infected or is it intact?

Attention to nail length is important so your buns can tip their feet forewards properly, taking weight off the hock when they hop.

A similar condition can develope if the bunny sits in his/her wee, so attention to good free drainage of the litter tray is also important.

Plenty of space to move when confined & cushioned places to lie up on is also important. There is variation of opinion as to the best bedding for this.
Some people use the padded stable flooring for the confined area, some use deep hay & others use vet bed, or simple blankets.

It's also important to keep any cream confined to the area where there is no fur. Creams flatten the healthy surrounding fur which is helping to cushion the area.
 
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