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InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
If your house is carpeted that can cause problems regarding sore hocks. Carpet is abrasive.
I had a hind leg amputee Rabbit and he never had issues with urine scald. I know of other hind leg amputee Rabbits who do not have the problem either. So personally I would want to make sure that there isn’t something else going on, rather than assume the urine scald is a result of him only having one hind leg. Bladder sludge is one possibility
Is the skin broken on the sore hock ?
Is he receiving non steroidal anti-inflammatory cover ?
It is obviously concerning that he already has a sore hock and it will be important to try to minimise the risk of infection getting in to the limb.
I had a hind leg amputee Rabbit and he never had issues with urine scald. I know of other hind leg amputee Rabbits who do not have the problem either. So personally I would want to make sure that there isn’t something else going on, rather than assume the urine scald is a result of him only having one hind leg. Bladder sludge is one possibility
Is the skin broken on the sore hock ?
Is he receiving non steroidal anti-inflammatory cover ?
It is obviously concerning that he already has a sore hock and it will be important to try to minimise the risk of infection getting in to the limb.
I would agree with IM. Urine scald is of concern and should be looked at by your vet as there may be another issue to address. Broken skin is very sore and prone to infection. Combined with a sore hock, it needs looking at to prevent things escalating. Gentle bum baths, fur trims and a skin barrier cream may help. Using a surface which pulls urine away from contact points may also help (eg puppy pads and / or towels which are changed as they get wet). Anti-inflammatory meds may help (eg with arthritis) if the change in posture etc makes it more difficult for the rabbit to keep itself clean.
Urine staining is different - typically, white fur becomes yellowed. It looks unsightly, but the skin isn't affected and the yellowing leaves when the fur moults. It doesn't come out with bathing, although it may help if tolerated by the rabbit - and may help to preserve the skin integrity by removing urine if it looks like it may be an issue which could turn into urine scald.
Urine staining is different - typically, white fur becomes yellowed. It looks unsightly, but the skin isn't affected and the yellowing leaves when the fur moults. It doesn't come out with bathing, although it may help if tolerated by the rabbit - and may help to preserve the skin integrity by removing urine if it looks like it may be an issue which could turn into urine scald.
