In the last post, we talked about how sore hock happens, and how we can avoid it. Below we’ve got some nifty instructions for wrapping sore hocks. But first, a few important warnings: do NOT cover up sore hocks with any broken skin without a visit to the vet. If there is any infection, that will … Continue Reading
“Sore hock” should really be called “My legs are burning with pain and it hurts worse every time I move or put any pressure on them”. Sore hock is the term used, though, so for now we’ll stick with it (the official term is ulcerative pododermatitis, FYI). It means that the part of the back leg … Continue Reading
Most animals can’t digest fiber well, and it travels through them without much happening. Rabbits, however, have this nifty way of breaking down fibrous plant material and getting to all the nutrition stored inside. In the rabbit GI system, food goes into the mouth, down the throat, through the stomach, through the intestines, then the colon … Continue Reading
Looking pretty good, eh? So you’ve checked for a muffin top, and oops, there was one. You felt the hips along the back and, oh my, there was a lot of cushioning there. You’ve read about how much this can affect your rabbit’s health, and you are ready to do something positive to turn this … Continue Reading
Photo credit: Hockheng Losing weight is a great step toward health for any overweight animal. Too much weight often leads to heart issues, diabetes (yes, small animals can and do get diabetes!), increases in bone and joint problems, liver issues, pancreatic problems, arthritis, and other nasties. (You may want to check out our last post, about … Continue Reading
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