[header] How to treat an injured rabbit's paw [title] Identify sore hocks. [step] Pododermatitis, also called sore hocks, is a common ailment among rabbits. This painful condition can be easily prevented with proper exercise and comfortable housing.
[header] How to treat an injured rabbit's paw [title] Identify sore hocks. [step] Pododermatitis, also called sore hocks, is a common ailment among rabbits. This painful condition can be easily prevented with proper exercise and comfortable housing.
By being kept warm and alive, the fungus at the joint is eliminated and no swelling remains. This is frequently the case in older rabbits. The initial swelling or redness associated with the sore hock is usually vague. This will usually go away within the first few days. Once the condition has set in, though, you'll need to take quick action to treat the injury. Leaving it untreated will lead to infections and further pain. The skin and nails of a sore hock can become inflamed and burned. [substeps] When pinching the hock, the injured paw often splits.