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Developing sore hocks. HELP!

marchi1990

marchi1990

Mama Doe
I have just noticed that Woody has developed sore hocks on his back feet.

I will try and get a pic tomorrow.

His fur has worn away and it is red and inflammed.

I will get this checked out but in the meantime I am wondering if I can make any changes to his living environment?

He lives in a shed/run. The shed is covered in a large mat (with some wooden platforms) and his run is on concrete.

Is the mat bad for sore hocks? What is the best flooring?
 
Soft deep hay is the only substrate I have found to be of benefit for Rabbits with sore hocks. Hard or abrasive surfaces. eg concrete or carpet, can make the hocks worse

Sore hocks are often a secondary symptom of another problem such as arthritis so it is important that the Vet tries to ascertain why it has happened as well as treating the hocks themselves.
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Soft deep hay is the only substrate I have found to be of benefit for Rabbits with sore hocks. Hard or abrasive surfaces. eg concrete or carpet, can make the hocks worse

Sore hocks are often a secondary symptom of another problem such as arthritis so it is important that the Vet tries to ascertain why it has happened as well as treating the hocks themselves.
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Thanks Jane.

What do you think to thick/plush bedding in the shed and foam mats?

I will get him looked at by the vet ASAP.
 
marchi1990 said:
Thanks Jane.

What do you think to thick/plush bedding in the shed and foam mats?

I will get him looked at by the vet ASAP.
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Personally I have not found any type of 'plush bedding' to be as beneficial as soft thick hay. Also, there is always the risk of the Rabbit chewing fabric and if they ingest a lot of it then serious gut problems may occur.

Rubber stable matting would be good for the run.
 
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