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Calluses / sore hocks

Zigzag

Zigzag

Alpha Buck
My bunny Zigzag has always had a callus on both of his back feet- and the vet had always assured us that they’re nothing to worry about. (We mainly go to CJ Hall). But I noticed one of the calluses fell off last night, and I’m concerned the skin underneath may bleed - does anyone have any experience/ advice?

Thanks
 
Zigzag said:
My bunny Zigzag has always had a callus on both of his back feet- and the vet had always assured us that they’re nothing to worry about. (We mainly go to CJ Hall). But I noticed one of the calluses fell off last night, and I’m concerned the skin underneath may bleed - does anyone have any experience/ advice?

Thanks
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Can you post a pic of the affected hock ?

What sort of substrate is Zigzag kept on ?

What breed is he ?
 
Hi Jane, he’s a Dutch (the one in the photo) and is 9 y/o. He takes metacam twice a day now for arthritis.

He’s mostly free range and is on rugs, carpet, and a bit of wood floor. I’ll take a photo later, as it’s a bit tricky to take one on my own! Thanks for responding.
 
Zigzag said:
My bunny Zigzag has always had a callus on both of his back feet- and the vet had always assured us that they’re nothing to worry about. (We mainly go to CJ Hall). But I noticed one of the calluses fell off last night, and I’m concerned the skin underneath may bleed - does anyone have any experience/ advice?

Thanks
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Poor Zigzag :(

Yea take a picture later, easier to see it I think, two of mine have those, I always worry about them becoming proper sore hocks x

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Thanks Graciee as soon as anything happens to either of them, my mind works in overdrive!
 
Zigzag said:
Hi Jane, he’s a Dutch (the one in the photo) and is 9 y/o. He takes metacam twice a day now for arthritis.

He’s mostly free range and is on rugs, carpet, and a bit of wood floor. I’ll take a photo later, as it’s a bit tricky to take one on my own! Thanks for responding.
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It could be that his arthritic pain is not being well controlled now and you may want to discuss additional treatment with your Vet. This may include increasing his Metacam dose (after first checking his renal function via blood test) and/or adding Tramadol to his pain relief. Acupuncture, Cold Laser Therapy and Physio/Massage can also be beneficial to arthritic Rabbits.

http://www.helpinghandsvetphysio.co.uk/rabbits

https://www.ewellvets.co.uk/Acupuncture1524.html

http://www.kingswayvets.co.uk/lasertherapy/



Carpet is very abrasive and this can exacerbate sore hocks. Covering the carpeted area with cotton sheets often helps
 
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