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need advice regarding sore hocks

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Auzelia

Young Bun
my little rabbit has recently been going on carpet and I have discovered that he has one foot that has a sore hock, is this due to the carpet he has been running about on. He usually runs about on the soft living room but recently we have let him have free reign over the whole house so has been going in my childrens bedroom too.

This is only on the one foot tho? We have had him about 10 months now so I am a bit :shock: and unsure what to do.

He is going into the garden next week once we get him his pets at home sycamore hutch. Will the grass help his sore hock heal?

Thanks
 
Carpeted surfaces can be a problem with regards to sore hocks. Especially in Rex Rabbits or Rabbits with mobility issues. So whilst the carpet may be contributing to the problem it would be good idea to look at what else might be causing the problem. These links may be useful to read and then I would get your Rabbit checked over by your Vet

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

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

http://www.netvet.co.uk/rabbits/sore-hocks.htm

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

Grass is certainly a better substrate for Rabbits with sore hock issues.

Good luck
 
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