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- 03/10/2022 at 6:42 PM
  JDro
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  Hi All,
  
  I think our mini rex has a mild case of hock foot. Is this anything to be concerned about? Her area is well padded (rug pads under pet rugs). Not sure what else we can do to prevent her from getting this, if it is hock foot. Thanks in advance for the help!
- 03/11/2022 at 12:02 PM
  Bam
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  It looks like there’s some callusing. You should inspect daily, if you see tendencies to open sores she will need treatment. Make sure her nails aren’t too long. Callused hocks are unfortunately common in rexes. Putting ointment on can make the fur sticky and even less protective, if you do, try to use sth that dries quickly and that you can apply with precision.
- 03/11/2022 at 12:09 PM
  JDro
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  I think she may have originally had sore hocks in this area when she was much younger. We thought it was related to her hopping around the whole house (mostly hard flooring). We have since confined her to areas with rugs and put rug pads under her blankets in her pen for even more cushion.
  
  So this isn’t anything to be immediately concerned about? Do these calluses go away or will it make this area more prone to an open wound? I think sometimes the angle and lighting may make this area seem like it’s changing when it’s actually not.
  
  We do inspect her feet every day to make sure there are no open wounds. I’m aware that an open wound on the foot could turn ugly quickly.
- 03/12/2022 at 2:23 PM
  Bam
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  The calluses might persist, which isnt a bad thing. It is if they progress to open sores that things becomes worrisome. Its great that you inspect daily.
  
  I had a bun that develloped sore hocks after a period of illness. I followed the instructions in this article: http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sorehocks.html
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