I noticed today my bunny has signs of sore hocks on his paws now! He has on his hind legs but they’re monitored by our vet. I just noticed his paws have red bulges around the nails and I’m really really nervous! He’s a mini rex male 8 mos.
Please help! My bunny’s paws don’t look good- pic included!
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Rexes are prone to sore hocks. What type of flooring(s) does he run around on - or lay on - on a daily basis?
Are those sore hocks?
TreasuredFriend
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Pictures of sore hocks: http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Mechanical/Pod/Podo.htm
woahlookitsme
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I agree with the question. What type of flooring?
Mariam+Theo
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What is the flooring? Here is a link on sore hock that might help them heal up: https://www.rabbitsonline.net/threa...of-sore-hocks-please-help.96931/#post-1132595.
Fleece in his pen, ruggable rug, and wood in the rest of the apartment but he rarely goes on that.
Fleece in his pen, ruggable rug, and wood in the rest of the apartment but he rarely goes on that.
Mariam+Theo
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I would put Neosporin on it and then wrap its feet in Vetrap. It should help.
bunnylove2024
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How is he, also it could be the fleece, if he is rubbing it it could make little sores.
It's unusual for there to be fur loss on the front paws unless there is an underlying skin condition causing it, such as a fungal infection. I would suggest discussing the possibility with your vet.
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Fungal/Fungal_en.htm
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Fungal/Fungal_en.htm
Agree with JBun I only had sore hocks once he was overweight and had them on his hind feet I imagine where most weight applies it looked more like blisters, I only had very little experience but your front paws don't look like sore hocks to me
bunnylove2024
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That makes sense, I would check with your vet.
