AwesomeBunnyBlossom
Well-Known Member
Advice needed please 🐰
I was trimming blossoms nails a few days ago and noticed two sore small patches on her heels! It looks like the start of sore hocks to me 😞💔
I hadn't noticed it before because her fluffy feet were hiding it! However I had noticed she had been thumping her feet more than usual!
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Is this the start of sore hocks?
Is there anything I can do to prevent this from getting worse?
Is a vet visit necessary?
(Sorry for the abundance of questions! I'm just really worried)
I did some research and found that there can be several things that cause sore hocks such as weight etc!
Blossom is not overweight, her nails are kept trimmed and she uses a litter tray which is kept clean. I think it may be due to inadequate flooring. Her and her mate live indoor and are on laminate flooring.
To try and stop them getting worse I have put down more mats, blankets and soft beds to cover the floor.
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Will these be causing my little bun pain? :-(
Thank you in advance for the advice,
Chelsea xx
I was trimming blossoms nails a few days ago and noticed two sore small patches on her heels! It looks like the start of sore hocks to me 😞💔
I hadn't noticed it before because her fluffy feet were hiding it! However I had noticed she had been thumping her feet more than usual!
View attachment ImageUploadedByRabbit Forum1424204509.838539.jpg
View attachment ImageUploadedByRabbit Forum1424204526.265555.jpg
Is this the start of sore hocks?
Is there anything I can do to prevent this from getting worse?
Is a vet visit necessary?
(Sorry for the abundance of questions! I'm just really worried)
I did some research and found that there can be several things that cause sore hocks such as weight etc!
Blossom is not overweight, her nails are kept trimmed and she uses a litter tray which is kept clean. I think it may be due to inadequate flooring. Her and her mate live indoor and are on laminate flooring.
To try and stop them getting worse I have put down more mats, blankets and soft beds to cover the floor.
View attachment ImageUploadedByRabbit Forum1424204879.122858.jpg
Will these be causing my little bun pain? :-(
Thank you in advance for the advice,
Chelsea xx