Sore Hocks
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Pododermatitis (Sore Hock)
alternate names : in the UK Sorehocks is also called bumblefoot which is a chicken foot aliment in the united states
Etiology (cause)
Genetics cause sore hocks, when genetics is not in play, the other contributing factor is lack of sanitation and hair loos through Urine scald. Sore hocks mainly happens to poorly bred rabbits since they do not have a thick enough fur on there feet. Wire or solid flooring is not the problem. It can be both with poorly bred rabbits.
- There are further causes for paw sores. Rex rabbits have a genetic predisposition related to their short and soft fur. When there is insufficient litter in their litterbox, or when the Rex lives freely in an apartment, the hair under the feet wears off quickly and no longer offers the necessary protection [1]
Clinical Signs
Treatment, Prevention, and Control
To prevent sore hocks, Put your rabbit on a properly gauged wire floor.
References
[1] Pododermatitis, a difficult problem in rabbits... June 2014
[2] Assessing Ulcerative Pododermatitis of Breeding Rabbits
