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FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A A couple of different questions

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    • Amandamichelle27
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        Hi everyone,I have 1 year old holland lop who has developed sore hocks. I noticed last night a little bleeding on one foot. I try to make her crate as comfy as possible. She has a grass matt in her cage that she refuses to lie on, and blankets that she just moves to lay on the plastic. She also spends a lot of time free range in my apartment when I’m home, I have hardwood floors but I have a large shag rug that she isn’t interested in lying on most of the time. I’m not sure how I can help her feet of she won’t cooperate. Any ideas would be appreciated, also any suggestions on treating her foot as well. Theven picture is to big to upload so here’s the link to see her current set up. https://goo.gl/photos/G3xDz27GQs5GesRP6


      • Double0hsnap
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          I live in an apt with hardwood floors, too, and my bun loves running around on the rug. It’s not shag; it’s short with a dense, but soft texture. In his cage, I have his corner set up with litter where he goes to the bathroom, and I have the rest of the cage filled with Timothy hay and that seems to be comfortable for him. I also have a runner that has like a straw-like material woven in, so it’s very sturdy and not plush at all and he seems to like the way that that feels on his feet. Lastly, I keep an ottoman next to my bed so that he can easily hop up and hang out up there if he likes. When I moved in, my first priority was to find rugs! That hardwood is so difficult for him to run and play on, but a nice rug with a firm feel to it is perfect. Hopefully that helps.


        • Mikey
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            The blanket in her crate would be better for her than her grass mat. I would consider taking it out for a while and seeing if her foot shows any improvement. As for how to treat it, some plain neosporin and possibly a gauze wrap should help keep it protected


          • BunnyFriends
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              You could try a bathroom memory foam mat.

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