Sore hocks

Sore hocks is also known as pododermatitis.

Treatment and Prevention
Large rabbits such as Flemish Giants and rabbits with less fur on their feet like Rexes are more prone to sore hocks than others.

The following are some suggestions that can be used to keep sore hocks from developing:
 * Keep rabbits on soft surfaces and not linoleum, hardwood, or cement.
 * Use fake sheepskin for cage bottoms, not bathroom rugs with rubber backing.
 * Keep bunny off wet surfaces.
 * Check feet daily.
 * Apply cooled tea bags (compress) to hocks to toughen calluses.
 * Use soft and absorbent litter such as Carefresh or Cat Country on the bottom topped with a large scoop of Carefresh (paper pulp litter).
 * In an outdoor playpen, line the floor with with 6 inches of soft, clean, short-cut, yellow straw.
 * Keep toenails clipped short.
 * Disinfect cages regularly

Experiences
Below are some experiences with sore hocks.
 * Mini Lop Hop, Sore Hocks