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Sore hocks

Alicia

Alicia

Mama Doe
It seems to be one thing after another with Izzy at the moment! I've noticed tiny little red scabs on the bottom of her back feet, does this sound like sore hocks? They live on a vinyl floor with litter trays full of hay, if I put a fleece blanket stretched across the vinyl would that help? What can I put on her feet?
 
Yes, it does sound like the beginning of sore hocks. It may not actually be the flooring that is causing it, but something like Arthritis, which is causing her tio put uneven pressure on her hocks. Before trying to rectify it by changing the flooring, I would get her checked by a vet to make sure that there isn't something else causing the issue.
 
She is being given metacam for arthritis, would it be worth taking her back? Could they give her anything else?
 
I would take her back and discuss the sore hocks. In particular I would want the vet to confirm first that her Arthritis is the likely cause and then if that is confirmed, to discuss what further medication could be given to help her. To answer your question, yes she could be given additional drugs to help the Arthritis, but I would want confirmation first that they were warranted.
 
Sorry to hear this, yes it does sound like sore hocks which are a pain to treat IME but don't despair. What breed is she?

First stop - vets. Then depending on what they say, think about flooring. Cotton is preferable to fleece and padding is a good idea too (maybe a cotton sheet on top of the fleece?). A user on here (MightyMax) once made some little socks for her bun. I love that idea.
 
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