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audrinasmommy

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Olivia is a 1 year old rex. Tonight she was doing a DBF and I noticed a spot on her hind leg. So I picked her up to check it further and she has the same spot on both hind legs. It is red and irritated looking. She has been licking at it. I took a picture. Its not the greatest quality because it's really hard to get her to sit still. Please help! I dont know what to do. Heres the link to the picture
http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g351/audrinasmommy88/?action=view&current=tn.jpg
 
That is he early signs of a common problem in Rex Rabbits-Sore Hocks

http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/sorehocks.htm

Things like hard surfaces (wood floor/lino) and carpet exacerbate the problem. So you may need to consider how you can change her living arrangements if necessary.

Keeping her weight down and her toe nails clipped short will also help. At the stage she is at now I dont think applying any creams etc would be a good idea as this can just flatten the surrounding fur and thus reduce protection even more.

As she is only 1 and the problem is becoming evident it is very likely to be something that needs life-long management. This is possible, one of my Rexes, Miss Bunny Penny,showed her first signs of sore hocks at the age of one. She has needed lifelong management of the condition. Miss Bunny Penny is now aged 11 :)
 
Thanks for your reply. I don't understand what's causing this because I HAVE to keep her nails trimmed because she has 2 that like to curl under. The vet is going to be removing those 2 when she has her appointment to be spayed. And she doesn't live on hard surfaces. She even has a fleece blanket to sleep on. Her bedding is that recycled paper stuff. The bottom of her cage isn't wire either. So, with all that said, what else can I do? I'm so scared this is going to turn into a big problem. I've been reading about these horror stories of sore hocks and I don't want that to happen to her
 
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