If you currently have a wire mesh bottomed cage try an alternative.
Plastic mat in rabbit cage for sore hocks.
Sore hocks hurt and they can t move much.
Here are eight tips to consider.
Rabbit husbandry making resting mats for helping rabbits sore hocks out of ceramic tile we were for looking a cheaper safer alternative to using wooden boards or the plastic resting mats for.
How to prevent sore hocks in rabbits.
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So try your best to prevent this condition in the first place.
It may also lead to sore hocks on rabbit feet.
Many store bought cages come with plastic bottoms.
If you notice they are in the same place a lot check the hocks.
Can cause sore hocks.
Plastic mats such as eden farms mat for a bunny rabbit cage make a wire floored cage comfortable.
Treating sore hocks can be time consuming expensive and lead to further health problems.
Rubber mats for rabbit cages such as smabee anti fatigue non slip rubber floor mat heavy duty mats or miraclecorp bulldog rubber mat that comes in different sizes and is multipurpose.
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8 wound on the feet.
In fact a nervous rabbit thump and stamps the rear limbs.
Grass mats for bunnies such as peter s woven grass mat.
Other materials must be provided for your rabbit to sit on.
A wound on the feet if left untreated may cause rabbit sore hocks.
Cages with slick plastic bottoms are especially bad for a bunny s feet and joints.
An indoor rabbit needs soft cotton mats with rubber backing to provide enough traction for healthy locomotion.
The rabbit isn t hopping around much.
Lack of traction can cause painful problems in the pelvic and pectoral joints leading to arthritis and even splay leg.
They are commonly sold in pet stores and used by many first time owners.
Cages with slick plastic bottoms are especially bad for a bunny s feet and joints.