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Sore hocks/ bumblefoot

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MaxiiBonn

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Hi all, Nibbles has sore hocks and the vet has prescribed me with baytril 15mg tablets to take 1 twice a day, Nibbles weighs 1.4 kg. does this sound like the right amount? It seems too much for me. Also if anyone has any other remedy to cure this please let me know as I prefer not to use antibiotics.


Thanks :)
 
Hi,

My bun recently developed SH. I have no medication, but the vet has given me some advice how to adjust his housing so it's not aggravated. Is your bun inside or outside?

Using carpet is not the best for hocks, nor is lino flooring as it's flat and non-giving - the rabbit basically can't sink its claws in and take the weight off its hocks. Instead something like megazorb (although I see you're in Gibraltar so I don't know if that sort of thing is available there) or a thick layer of hay in its housing. I also put sudocrem on Alfie's hocks, which should help clear them up :)
 
Hi jemimaH,

I have nibbles inside. I mix hay with wood shaving bedding in her cage as this is what is mainly available here in Gibraltar :/ I could probably get some megazorb online, thanks for the advice. Also when you apply the sudocrem do you wrap the foot with a bandage to prevent licking?
 
Jack's Jane is the expert on sore hocks. Try looking at some of her old posts using the search box, or PM her?
 
MaxiiBonn said:
Hi jemimaH,

I have nibbles inside. I mix hay with wood shaving bedding in her cage as this is what is mainly available here in Gibraltar :/ I could probably get some megazorb online, thanks for the advice. Also when you apply the sudocrem do you wrap the foot with a bandage to prevent licking?
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No, because I know that my bunny would shred it within minutes :lol: I don't worry about them ingesting it - it's used on babies and other animals, plus it came recommended from my rabbit specialist vet. I don't slap it on really thickly though, just gently dab it on.
 
JemimaH said:
No, because I know that my bunny would shred it within minutes :lol: I don't worry about them ingesting it - it's used on babies and other animals, plus it came recommended from my rabbit specialist vet. I don't slap it on really thickly though, just gently dab it on.
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Yes thats true :lol: I will try it thanks for your help.
 
My bun has sore hocks, the vet advised to put sudocream on the area daily as treatment. Since doing so, 2 weeks ago, one of the sores has almost gone and the other is much improved. Keeping buns' litter area dry is equally important. I've seen some things online where bun owners have used baby socks to protect the paws, if the sores get so bad they are inflamed and pus. Good luck with your bun! Mine hates being picked up and having her back paws touched.
 
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I have a Rex with ongoing bumble foot :oops:

It takes ages to go, but it is painful and your vet should have prescribed painkillers too :wave:

I can appreciate it's hard to get hold of certain things where you are but sawdust isn't good for bumble foot.....also hay can poke in and aggravate it, but that depends on how bad it is too :wave:

Best thing is a duvet covered in a cotton sheet (I've used old bedding) this way bunnies feetsies can sink in taking the pressure off of those hocks :wave:
 
I am not ignoring this thread, the OP has been in touch and we are 'talking' via PM

Nibbles issues are a bit more complicated than 'just' Sore Hocks.
 
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