Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Hi
My bunny is also suffering with sore hocks, we purchased a carpet that was the thickest pile available in the uk thinking that would be fine for our buns feet but unfortunately we were wrong and her hocks became very red and bare, so i wouldn't recommend changing your carpet thinking that will help.
I have tried many flooring types in her pen but nothing has helped, she now runs around on a 15 tog duvet and has a thick bed of hay in her pen. Is your ben easily handled? you could try bandaging the hocks for extra padding.
Unfortunately it seems like sore hocks takes a very long time to mend, my buns had hers for a few months now, having vet checks every three weeks.
With bandaging it is important to apply it correctly to provide an anti-pressure dressing. Rather like a corn plaster, so-to-speak. Then care needs to be taken that the bandage is not applied too tightly, this would impair blood circulation to the limb and reduce wound healing.
Sore hocks are effectively pressure sores. So any dressing needs to prevent the effected area from direct contact with the ground. Also, as has been previously mentioned, it is important that the primary cause of the sore hocks is identified and treated too