Hey there!
It seems my 2 year old, male, Netherland dwarf bun, has developed a case of sore hocks?
His hocks are red, and has mild calluses as well. Though nothing seems infected, and no open sores either.
He doesn't seem affected by it though, he's still as happy as he's always been.
Thing is, I have no idea why he might be getting sore hocks?
Both my buns are kept indoors, in a big playpen, with the floor covered in baby play-mats and a big blanket - so it can't possibly be because the ground is too hard for his hocks?
While I do have a hard time estimating his weight, he does not look or feel to be too heavy for his size, in my opinion (ribs and spine can be felt as soon as you dig your fingers into his thick fur).
He is a very 'expressive' thumper though.
As in he'll thump when he's annoyed at me for having picked him up, or if I'm too slow at getting the treats out, and so on. Could this perhaps be a reason?
Would you say I should take him to the vet already, or should I leave it unless it gets worse?
Please let me know what you guys think!
It seems my 2 year old, male, Netherland dwarf bun, has developed a case of sore hocks?
His hocks are red, and has mild calluses as well. Though nothing seems infected, and no open sores either.
He doesn't seem affected by it though, he's still as happy as he's always been.
Thing is, I have no idea why he might be getting sore hocks?
Both my buns are kept indoors, in a big playpen, with the floor covered in baby play-mats and a big blanket - so it can't possibly be because the ground is too hard for his hocks?
While I do have a hard time estimating his weight, he does not look or feel to be too heavy for his size, in my opinion (ribs and spine can be felt as soon as you dig your fingers into his thick fur).
He is a very 'expressive' thumper though.
As in he'll thump when he's annoyed at me for having picked him up, or if I'm too slow at getting the treats out, and so on. Could this perhaps be a reason?
Would you say I should take him to the vet already, or should I leave it unless it gets worse?
Please let me know what you guys think!
