It seems okay, although I also don’t want to be on the receiving end of any possible negative outcome.
Apollo (who is also a Rex) has sore hocks that are being treated by our vet.
My advice would be to just keep him off any abrasive flooring, such as carpet or slippery floors and wire flooring if you have any. I have a carpeted house, so I’m using three layers of blankets and sheets to keep it plushy and soft, fleece, duvet covers, and old towels.
We were given the advice from the vet, to just keep him on soft floor, something that mimics the softness of dirt, whatever that means. We were also given some metacam to help with the inflammation, because Apollo’s hocks got a little red. The vet told me that if it gets any worse, to come back in, they’ll check on it and decide the next option, which might the bandages or socks. I was also told that you can put some Vaseline on the area, if it’s sore. I haven’t done so yet, because I’d get a hock straight in the face and probably a nip. And a thump and a foot flick. Apollo is dramatic. Sorry, if this is all over the place.
