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Molly's Sore Hocks

To totally throw a spanner in the works....

The only time any of mine have suffered from proper sore hocks is when they (or their partner) have had a health problem which either caused excessive urination, toxins in the urine, or sudden loss of litter training.

I don't own any rexes, so may be way off...but could it be one factor in turning a case of mildly sore hocks into a life-threatening case in a rex?
 
abbymarysmokey said:
To totally throw a spanner in the works....

The only time any of mine have suffered from proper sore hocks is when they (or their partner) have had a health problem which either caused excessive urination, toxins in the urine, or sudden loss of litter training.

I don't own any rexes, so may be way off...but could it be one factor in turning a case of mildly sore hocks into a life-threatening case in a rex?
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No excessive urination / infection/ ec involved with the Rexes I have had. Its always been 100% a genetic problem

Rex breeders should not continue to breed from a line effected. But they do...............

I have some Rexes with lovely fluffy feet. If the Rex gets to 12 months without losing fur on their hocks then its hopeful that they wont be effected provided they are kept on an appropriate substrate and do not become over-weight.
 
Thanks for all your replies everyone. :D I've decided to keep on going with the salt water because it was recommended by the vet and it tends to help keep away infection for longer, than not doing anything. If she does still get infection, then at least I can say to Guy that salt water doesn't work, can we try something else? Although, at the moment, one hock has broken skin, so that one's just being treated with water to keep it clean.

I've just put a new thick bed of hay in their hutch to help with cushioning, as I seriously think I haven't put enough in. And the lawn is getting watered every day (either by rain or by hose) at the moment, and the run is getting moved to new pieces of grass daily to help stop her touching the ground, and staying on soft grass. I think I am doing all I can at the mo. If it deteriorates any more, then I'll take her to the vet.
 
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