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Aloe Vera Gel for Sore Hock Bunnies

Is aloe gel alright for rabbit sore hocks?

Personally I would not apply anything to the hocks until the condition has been assessed by a Vet. Sometimes Sore Hocks (AKA 'Ulcerative Pododermatitis) is a secondary symptom of another mobility problem

There is some information about Sore Hocks on these links, but in the first instance a consultation with a Vet is essential, if this has not already taken place

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00d...is_rabbits.htm

http://www.mayowvets.co.uk/pet-facts...4_295077.shtml

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_di...l/Pod/Podo.htm

http://www.cunivetservice.com/docs/SoreHocks.2013.pdf

The two most beneficial topical treatments I have used (under Veterinary supervision) are Flamazine ( only available on prescription) https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/skin-hair/a6737/flamazine-cream-silver-sulfadiazine/

and Derbymed SCP Spray

http://www.arkanimalcare.ie/product/derbymed-scp-spray/
 
@MightyMax I own a two years old New Zealand white. Fortunaly it only has a Hyperkeratosis Callus on the left hind leg. It's a week now that I apply daily some Aloe Gel on the callus and take him for a walk (some exercise). And I have moisture/water problems in his rabbit hutch (water spilling from his drinking bowl, raining, very high level humidity weather etc...) and sometimes I am not so attentive and he may find some thorns in his beddings. I only hope he doesn't have one stuck in his leg or even worse that it might be an urine scald.

@Jack's-Jane First three links aren't working on my mobile. I agree I shouldn't apply daily Aloe Gel as the callus seems to be growing larger due to excessive moisture. Maybe only apply twice a week as the skin from a dark grey color after the application of the Aloe Gel seems to have changed to a healthy pink color?

Thank you so much for the very interesting links especially the one with the picture/grading in it.
 
@MightyMax I own a two years old New Zealand white. Fortunaly it only has a Hyperkeratosis Callus on the left hind leg. It's a week now that I apply daily some Aloe Gel on the callus and take him for a walk (some exercise). And I have moisture/water problems in his rabbit hutch (water spilling from his drinking bowl, raining, very high level humidity weather etc...) and sometimes I am not so attentive and he may find some thorns in his beddings. I only hope he doesn't have one stuck in his leg or even worse that it might be an urine scald.

@Jack's-Jane First three links aren't working on my mobile. I agree I shouldn't apply daily Aloe Gel as the callus seems to be growing larger due to excessive moisture. Maybe only apply twice a week as the skin from a dark grey color after the application of the Aloe Gel seems to have changed to a healthy pink color?

Thank you so much for the very interesting links especially the one with the picture/grading in it.


Yes the first three links on Jane's post are not working for me either, here on a computer.

These links may help instead?

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Mechanical/Pod/Podo.htm

http://www.mayowvets.co.uk/pet-factsheets/Factsheets/Otherpets/24_295077.shtml

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Miscellaneous/Ulcerative_pododermatitis_rabbits.htm


I have checked these links and they work for me - I hope they do for you.
 
@Jack's-Jane First three links aren't working on my mobile. I agree I shouldn't apply daily Aloe Gel as the callus seems to be growing larger due to excessive moisture. Maybe only apply twice a week as the skin from a dark grey color after the application of the Aloe Gel seems to have changed to a healthy pink color?

Thank you so much for the very interesting links especially the one with the picture/grading in it.

Are these links working for you ?

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Miscellaneous/Ulcerative_pododermatitis_rabbits.htm

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Mechanical/Pod/Podo.htm

http://www.mayowvets.co.uk/pet-factsheets/Factsheets/Otherpets/24_295077.shtml

Apologies if they have already been posted.
 
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