A wire bottom cage will result
in sore hocks on your bunny's feet.
Not exact matches
Sore Hocks (Hutch
Sores):
Sore Hocks are infected and ulcerated wounds on the underside of the feet that result most often from over exposure to wire flooring on cages or lack of movement from living
in a small enclosure.
In addition, sedentary / overweight rabbits become more prone to
hock sores and other pressure - related lesions.
«
Sore Hocks» or ulcerative pododermatitis is another common problem, especially
in large, sedentary, obese rabbits.
Owners should avoid trimming the hair on the bottom of the rabbit's feet and / or
hocks because the fur
in this area protects against pressure
sores.
Pododermatitis, also referred to as
sore hocks, is a common illness
in rabbits.
The following diagrams show how you can safely wrap your rabbit's feet
in special «booties» that will protect the bare areas of her feet to prevent
sore hocks, if she is showing signs of fur loss on her soles.
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In some circumstances,
sore hocks can be caused by overgrown toenails.