Hello.
My mini rex doe came to me with small bald patches on the heels of her hind legs.
I know this is a common problem for rexes because of their lack of guard hairs (think thats right ?) but when should I treat them and how ?
They look red with intact skin but she is also now getting bald patches further down on the pads of her feet.
I know sometimes you can bandage them, but I live on my own and would need help to do this. I dont mind taking her to the vets if they would do this but do the bandages need changing everyday?
Also, she is a house rabbit with free run of the whole flat, everywere is carpeted and she sits on hay in her litter tray and sleeps on my bed. Could the carpet be adding to the problem ?
Are there any barrier creams that could help reduced the friction ?
Sorry lots of questions, any advice greatly appreciated
My mini rex doe came to me with small bald patches on the heels of her hind legs.
I know this is a common problem for rexes because of their lack of guard hairs (think thats right ?) but when should I treat them and how ?
They look red with intact skin but she is also now getting bald patches further down on the pads of her feet.
I know sometimes you can bandage them, but I live on my own and would need help to do this. I dont mind taking her to the vets if they would do this but do the bandages need changing everyday?
Also, she is a house rabbit with free run of the whole flat, everywere is carpeted and she sits on hay in her litter tray and sleeps on my bed. Could the carpet be adding to the problem ?
Are there any barrier creams that could help reduced the friction ?
Sorry lots of questions, any advice greatly appreciated