Sore hock

loobers25 said:

Hi every bun,

I know I can Google this but I prefer RU advice and experience.

Maple is developing a sore hock on one foot. It's bright red, looks fresh but not bleeding yet.

Maple has meadow hay for litter tray and has a number if different fleeces including vet bed which I rotate when soiled.

What can I do to prevent this getting worse. Toby and Dennis have no sore hocks yet.

Could this be a problem from where Maple was kept before?

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Jack's-Jane said:

Sore hocks can develop as a secondary symptom of another mobility problem. For example if just one hock is sore the Rabbit may be taking more weight on that leg, suggesting that there might be some discomfort in the spine /hip/other leg.

Sometimes charging about on carpet can cause sore hocks, carpet being abrasive. I dont know if Maple has access to carpeted areas ?

If the problem has only just occurred I'd be minded to get your Vet to check her over, just to make sure that the sore hock is not a secondary symptom as opposed to the primary problem. I am reluctant to advise you to apply anything topical to the area until Maple has been examined.

In the meantime these links may be useful to take a look at :


http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Miscellaneous/Ulcerative_pododermatitis_rabbits.htm

https://books.google.co.uk/books? i...ge&q=rabbit ulcerative pododermatitis&f=false

http://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Sore_hocks

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Mechanical/Pod/Podo.htm

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