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Vaseline and sudocreme?
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Dustyrabbit
Warren Veteran
What sort of cuts does bun have on his feet? How did they occur? Just wondering as although these creams can be used, they may not be the most appropriate treatment. Is it sore hocks?
Dustyrabbit
Warren Veteran
No I can't say I have any experience of treating sore hocks but I have learned a couple of things from watching threads on here!
One is that rabbits often have a bare patch on their hocks that is pink and roughened but this is not really sore hocks, keep an eye on it though.
Rex rabbits are most prone it seems.
Applying cream is not a good idea as it softens the skin you want to toughen up.
You should keep your buns nails trimmed to a suitable length to prevent undue pressure on the hock area.
Disability or deformity of skeleton can cause bun to be prone to sore hocks.
You should take a look at buns bedding, provide areas covered with vet bed, perhaps over folded towels where bun can rest.
I expect there is a sticky over in health you will find helpful.
Jacks Jane will be a good name to look out for on sore hock threads as she has much experience of treating the condition.
I hope this is of some help, I'll go look for the sticky for you.
