How do you treat hock sores in rabbits?

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.

Can you put Vaseline on a rabbit?

This marvelous ointment does wonders on inflamed flesh and also dissolves caked- on feces. Once the inflammation is relieved, Vaseline can be used to protect the skin from the urine. An incontinent rabbit must be kept strictly indoors.

Can I use hydrogen peroxide on my rabbit?

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).

How do I clean my rabbits feet?

If your rabbit’s feet are very dirty or muddy, then you can simply clean them off with a damp cloth and some kitchen towel. Rabbits, like many other animals, shouldn’t be bathed like humans or dogs. Instead, spot cleaning is the method of choice by most owners – it’s a lot safer and less stressful for the rabbit.

Can I use baby powder on my bunny?

While many baby products are considered too harsh to use on rabbits, cornstarch baby powder is gentle enough to be safe to use for dry bathing your rabbit. It is gentle, mild, and designed to keep skin soft and dry. *Note: Do not use powder that contains talc (or talcum powder) as this is harmful for rabbits.

Can I put antiseptic cream on my rabbit?

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.

Can I use baby wipes on my bunny?

Use baby wipes. Baby wipes are the easiest method of cleaning your rabbit without bathing it. Use baby wipes that are fragrance-free, alcohol-free and hypo-allergenic for best results. You want a wipe that is strong enough to clean your bunny without tearing, and which is soft so that it won’t hurt your bunny’s skin.

Is cornstarch safe for rabbits?

Cornstarch. While many baby products are considered too harsh to use on rabbits, cornstarch baby powder is gentle enough to be safe to use for dry bathing your rabbit. We recommend Johnson’s Pure Cornstarch Baby Powder with Aloe and Vitamin E. It is gentle, mild, and designed to keep skin soft and dry.

How do rabbits get sore hocks?

Hard or abrasive surfaces in your rabbit’s environment. Wet, urine- or faeces-soaked surfaces. Clipping the fur from the hocks, especially in Angora rabbits. Stressing your rabbit, nervous rabbits traumatise their back feet when they stamp!

What should I do if my rabbit has a sore Hock?

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.

What to do if your rabbit has scabs on its feet?

Your vet will instruct you on how much cleaning solution to use and how long you should soak your rabbit’s feet. After soaking your rabbit’s feet, gently dry them off with a clean towel, apply antibiotic cream (if needed), and bandage them.

What does it mean when a rabbit has hocks?

The hocks are the rabbit equivalent of an ankle joint, and the area that’s affected is the length of the paw from the hock to the tips of the toes. To check your rabbit, gently roll the rabbit onto its back so that you can see the underside of the rabbit’s back legs.

What to do if your rabbit has a bruise on its foot?

Use a small bowl to soak your rabbit’s feet. Holding your rabbit, gently lower the affected foot into the bowl. Your vet will instruct you on how much cleaning solution to use and how long you should soak your rabbit’s feet.