How do you treat hock sores in rabbits?
General treatments include:
- Provide soft, dry bedding for your rabbit (vetbed is very useful).
- Provide an appropriate diet, supportive feeding if anorexia is present; correct obesity by increasing fibre/decreasing carbohydrate intake.
- Trim overgrown toenails.
- Clean the feet.
What antibiotics can I give my rabbit?
| Antibiotic | Injectable Use? | Risk of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | No | High when given orally |
| Ampicillin | No | High when given orally |
| Azithromycin | No injectible form available | Low |
| Cephalosporins (Ceftazidime, Cefazolin, Ceftiofur, Cefriaxone, Cephalexin, Cephaloridine, Cephalothin) | Yes | High when given orally |
How do vets treat sore hocks?
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 much penicillin do you give a rabbit?
Injectable penicillin is safer to use and is recommended at 40-80,000 u/kg IM. Trimethoprin sulfa drugs are commonly used in ferrets and rabbits and appear to be safe. Use these drugs at 30 mg/kg q12hrs PO.
Can I use Betadine 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).
Should you wrap sore hocks?
As long as the area is dry, you can bandage the hock with vet wrap/cohesive bandage using shed rabbit fur as a cushion to relieve pressure and help reduce inflammation. * If a sore hock is left untreated, or if it does not respond to treatment attempts, it may worsen further.
Is penicillin G procaine safe for rabbits?
Good example: oral penicillins are strictly contraindicated in rabbits, but procaine + benzathine penicillin combination is safe and effective (especially for anaerobes/odontogenic abscesses) when administered as a subcutaneous (SC) injection.
Can you use antibiotic ointment on rabbits?
Can I use iodine on my rabbit?
Prevention / Treatment Minor cuts and wounds should be washed thoroughly with a cotton wool ball soaked in warm water. A dilution of an iodine-based antiseptic can be added to the water if required. Any wounds that are deeper than skin level should be seen by a vet.
Can rabbits get sore hocks from carpet?
It can be hard to provide those conditions for pet rabbits. The unnatural cage flooring can cause a potentially serious condition known as “sore hocks”.
Can carpet cause sore hocks?
Their claws were meant to dig into the ground to provide the traction to help them run, hop & dig. It can be hard to provide those conditions for pet rabbits. The unnatural cage flooring can cause a potentially serious condition known as “sore hocks”.
Is penicillin toxic to rabbits?
Can I use Neosporin on my bunny?
Used to treat wounds. Do not use Neosporin Plus or with pain relief as corticosteroids can be dangerous to use for rabbits.
How do you treat sore hocks on a rabbit?
Treating Sore Hocks. Obtain a generous wad of “spare” rabbit fur from a healthy rabbit who has been shedding. (A fine-toothed flea comb can be useful for allowing you to gently harvest the extra fur.) Roll it between your palms until it forms a soft, spongy, but firm mat of “felt” that’s about 2″ x 2″ x 1″ (deep).
How much meloxicam to give a rabbit for sore hocks?
My vet prescribed meloxicam .7ml once per day for 2 weeks for sore hocks. Rabbit was improving near end of that treatment, but then the sore hocks deteriorated again. Asked for a longer treatment with meloxicam, and vet says that meloxicam can cause kidney and liver damage for long term useage.
How do I know if my rabbit has a hock infection?
The rabbit isn’t hopping around much. Sore hocks hurt, and they can’t move much. If you notice they are in the same place a lot, check the hocks. 3. The rabbit will try and get off their hocks by hopping straight up in the air as much as possible.
How do you treat a painful foot in a rabbit?
Your rabbit may resist having you soak and bandage its feet, especially if it’s in a lot of pain. You could try feeding it treats while you hold it and treat its feet. If this doesn’t work, talk to your vet about strategies to keep your rabbit still enough to treat its feet. Give your rabbit antibiotics.