Hock sores in rabbits

Re: Hock sores in rabbits

Ju_xx — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:21:20 GMT

Thanks for all the help. Louise thanks for all that advice. She is a Dutch and weight is fine. They are just starting so will be keeping an eye on them. I only have them on the concrete in the winter so hopefully thy can go back on the grass soon. Thank you all again

Re: Hock sores in rabbits

Louise Dick — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:21:39 GMT

Pododermatitis is a big problem in some rabbits and as with anything, the best thing is prevention rather than cure.

(overweight bunnies are susceptible due to pressure on the hocks so if overweight, consider dietary management. Make sure bunny is getting plenty of exercise as this is also a factor. If it looks ulcerated or sore there may be an infection, bacterial culture would be an idea if it recurrs frequently, also ABs if needed. Some breeds more susceptible due to lack of furry pad on back of hock eg REX type rabbits.)

You can clean the area with warm soapy water , then dry it throughly, and apply an antiseptic ointment, then put baby socks over the top to protect it while the skin heals. Try to resist clipping the hair here as the furry pad on the hock actually helps and you don't want to shave it off if possible.

Try to avoid keeping rabbits on concrete, if this is unavoibale then a THICK bedding of hay etc is fine but must be kept dry as mosit conditions underfoot will agravate podermatitis.

Hope this helps

Louise

Re: Hock sores in rabbits

Vicky RVN — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:09:33 GMT

It depends on the rabbits tendency to chew. My friend is owner of many rabbits, she keeps her all on vetbed and has done for years and they're fine with this. I wouldn't use if for a chewer though.

Re: Hock sores in rabbits

Selena Carnell — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:35:44 GMT

Never use vet bed or towels with rabbits. Plenty of shredded news paper or really thick bedding of hay. Could u astro turf but again a chew problem.

Re: Hock sores in rabbits

Ju_xx — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:37:10 GMT

Ok :) thanks for that

Re: Hock sores in rabbits

Sal the 1st — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:13:16 GMT

yes it looks very similar

Re: Hock sores in rabbits

Ju_xx — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:54:33 GMT

Thanks for that. Is it something like this?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adorn-Classic-Astro-Turf-Green/dp/B004K6M43Q

Re: Hock sores in rabbits

Sal the 1st — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:04:13 GMT

watch out with towels and vetbeds - I have seen these chewed so many times and sometimes with really serious consequences. I used an astro turf mat when I had mine in a similar situation, it is short enough for them not to chew at and firm enough to stay in place, is also very easy to clean. I got mine from the garden centre.( I used the really short pile one - which was an ex display piece that was going begging)