Injured hocks can be treated with SSD 1% Cream or A & D Ointment or New-Skin. Check with your veterinarian for their preferred product. If your bunny has a severe hock injury, where the skin is broken and raw or bleeding, please see a vet ASAP.
How do you treat sore hocks at home?
What treatment options are there?
- Provide soft, dry bedding for your rabbit (vetbed is very useful).
- Provide an appropriate diet, supportive feeding if anorexia is present; correct obesity by increasing fibre/decreasing carbohydrate intake. ...
- Trim overgrown toenails.
- Clean the feet.
How do you get rid of hocks?
Treatment of Sore Hocks in Rabbits
- Anti-inflammatories for pain relief.
- Dressings, if your veterinarian feels your rabbit will benefit from this, although it is vital that the bandages are kept clean and dry.
- Restriction of exercise during the healing time.
How do you wrap a rabbit with sore hocks?
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What does sore hocks mean?
Definition of sore hocks
: an ulcerated condition of the undersurface of the forefeet or hind feet of a domestic rabbit.
: an ulcerated condition of the undersurface of the forefeet or hind feet of a domestic rabbit.
How do you wrap a sore hock?
As long as the area is dry, you can bandage the hock with vet wrap/cohesive bandage using shed rabbit fur as a cushion to relieve pressure and help reduce inflammation. * If a sore hock is left untreated, or if it does not respond to treatment attempts, it may worsen further.Dec 4, 2021
Why does my bunny have sore hocks?
*unsanitary cages. The biggest danger for sore hocks comes from infection. Rabbits who spend large amounts of time standing in urine or feces soaked bedding or litter, or in damp cages from either spilled water or urine are going to be at risk for infection if they get a cut or sore on their foot.
Is Vaseline safe for rabbits?
This marvelous ointment does wonders on inflamed flesh and also dissolves caked- on feces. Once the inflammation is relieved, Vaseline can be used to protect the skin from the urine. An incontinent rabbit must be kept strictly indoors.
Can you use Sudocrem on rabbits?
Bunny tip - Use Sudocrem or Vaseline to help protect your bunnies skin from urine burns.
How do you treat a rabbit wound?
Antiseptic Solution From Your Veterinarian
In addition to feeding formula, you should ask your veterinarian for an antiseptic solution, such as diluted chlorhexidine (typically one part of solution with 20 parts of water). This antiseptic solution can be used to clean minor wounds in your rabbit's skin.Apr 19, 2019
In addition to feeding formula, you should ask your veterinarian for an antiseptic solution, such as diluted chlorhexidine (typically one part of solution with 20 parts of water). This antiseptic solution can be used to clean minor wounds in your rabbit's skin.Apr 19, 2019
How do you clean rabbit hocks?
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So pretty much all you're going to need is this chlorhexidine. Solution which is used in veterinaryMoreSo pretty much all you're going to need is this chlorhexidine. Solution which is used in veterinary clinics. Um they use it to like clean the external wounds and stuff but it's also known as Novus.
How do you treat an abscess on a rabbit?
Most rabbit abscess cases will require the use of oral or injectable antibiotics. If the entire abscess is completely removed, then the antibiotics might not be necessary or may be used for only a short time. If the abscess was only lanced and drained, then antibiotic therapy might continue for weeks to months.
What does an abscess look like on a rabbit?
A swelling or lump is usually seen or felt. The lump may be painful, red and appear inflamed. There may be discharge if the abscess has ruptured. Hair loss can be seen and the rabbit may lick and scratch at the area.