What can I put on a rabbit sore?
Injured hocks can be treated with SSD 1% Cream or A & D Ointment or New-Skin. Check with your veterinarian for their preferred product. If your bunny has a severe hock injury, where the skin is broken and raw or bleeding, please see a vet ASAP.
How do you treat rabbit skin infection?
Most rabbits will require bathing; the area then needs to be dried well to avoid retaining excess moisture. If the infection is serious, the surrounding area may require shaving. Your veterinarian may prescribe topical antibiotics to apply on the affected area.
How do I know if my rabbit has sore hocks?
Symptoms of Sore Hocks in Rabbits
- Localized alopecia.
- Bleeding from the skin of the hind foot.
- Pressure sores, thickening of the skin and epidermic hyperplasia.
- Anorexia due to pain.
Is Neosporin safe for rabbits?
Small shallow wounds may be cleaned with a clean cotton or gauze pad and some Betadine (may also use Peroxide, but never in deep cuts or punctures!). May use Neosporin (with NO pain killer/lidocaine, which can induce heart failure in rabbits).
Can rabbits get sore hocks from carpet?
Carpeting is soft, but can cause rug burn like abrasions (but is better than all metal wire flooring). Slick plastic cage flooring provides no where for rabbits to dig their claws in as they move. Sometimes this is breed related (Rex rabbits typically have very fine feet fur and are prone to sore hocks).
Why does my rabbit have scabs?
Mites, lice and fleas are all tiny parasites that cause symptoms such as itching, rashes, alopecia (fur loss), dandruff, scabs and crusts. In most cases, skin parasites are simple to treat, but left too long, they can cause serious skin problems.
What antiseptic cream is safe for rabbits?
In addition to feeding formula, you should ask your veterinarian for an antiseptic solution, such as diluted chlorhexidine (typically one part of solution with 20 parts of water). This antiseptic solution can be used to clean minor wounds in your rabbit’s skin.
How much does it cost to treat sore hocks?
Infection is possible but uncommon. (Watch for increased swelling, heat and pain in the joint after the injection.) Costs vary. Depending on where you live and how many sites require injection, you’ll pay anywhere from less than $300 to more than $700 to have both hocks done.
Does carpet cause sore hocks?
Why does it happen? – Unsuitable and abrasive flooring, such as hard floors, wire, artificial grass, concrete and carpet that cause wear on the hocks. This is very common with indoor rabbits. If advanced, lesions can develop especially if they live on hard flat surfaces (such as wooden floors).
Why does my bunny have scabs?
How do you clean rabbit sore hocks?
After diagnosing your rabbit with sore hocks, your vet will gently clean the affected areas of its feet using a wound cleanser. If your rabbit is in a lot of pain, it may resist the cleaning procedure. However, the feet must be clean before any other medication can be applied to them.