Doctor Allen! Why Are My Bunny’s Feet Red?
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2025/3/19 14:35:22
Medical Case Analysis: Pododermatitis in Rabbits
Case Overview
🐾 Patient: Adult rabbit
🏥 Department: Small Animal Surgery
📌 Chief Complaint & Initial Examination
The rabbit’s owner noticed redness on their pet’s hind feet, which seemed uncomfortable, and brought it to our hospital for a check-up. Foot problems are common in rabbits—there’s a saying, “Nine out of ten rabbits have calluses.” However, when the condition progresses to pododermatitis (sore hocks) or even joint swelling, it requires medical attention.
🔍 Common Causes:
🏠 Environmental Factors: Damp or hard cage flooring causing friction and irritation.
⚖ Obesity: Excess weight puts additional pressure on the feet, leading to inflammation.
🏃 Lack of Exercise: Reduced activity affects blood circulation and increases foot pressure.
✂ Overgrown Nails: Alters posture and weight distribution, increasing the risk of sore feet.
🩺 Diagnosis & Examination
🐰 In this case, obesity was the main culprit. X-ray imaging revealed a large amount of fat accumulation in the abdominal cavity, confirming that excessive weight had placed too much strain on the feet, leading to pododermatitis.
🏥 Treatment & Care Recommendations
✅ Environmental Improvements: Keep the cage dry and add soft bedding or hay to reduce foot pressure.
✅ Weight Management: Control diet, avoid high-calorie foods, and encourage more movement.
✅ Daily Foot Care: Regularly check foot health and apply topical treatments if necessary.
✅ Nail Trimming: Keep nails properly trimmed to maintain normal posture and weight distribution.
🌈 Prognosis & Gentle Reminder
Fortunately, this rabbit’s pododermatitis was detected early, preventing severe infection or arthritis. With adjustments to its living conditions and diet, the inflammation gradually subsided, and the bunny happily hopped around again! 🎉
📢 Vet’s Advice:
Case Overview
🐾 Patient: Adult rabbit
🏥 Department: Small Animal Surgery
📌 Chief Complaint & Initial Examination
The rabbit’s owner noticed redness on their pet’s hind feet, which seemed uncomfortable, and brought it to our hospital for a check-up. Foot problems are common in rabbits—there’s a saying, “Nine out of ten rabbits have calluses.” However, when the condition progresses to pododermatitis (sore hocks) or even joint swelling, it requires medical attention.
🔍 Common Causes:
🏠 Environmental Factors: Damp or hard cage flooring causing friction and irritation.
⚖ Obesity: Excess weight puts additional pressure on the feet, leading to inflammation.
🏃 Lack of Exercise: Reduced activity affects blood circulation and increases foot pressure.
✂ Overgrown Nails: Alters posture and weight distribution, increasing the risk of sore feet.
🩺 Diagnosis & Examination
🐰 In this case, obesity was the main culprit. X-ray imaging revealed a large amount of fat accumulation in the abdominal cavity, confirming that excessive weight had placed too much strain on the feet, leading to pododermatitis.
🏥 Treatment & Care Recommendations
✅ Environmental Improvements: Keep the cage dry and add soft bedding or hay to reduce foot pressure.
✅ Weight Management: Control diet, avoid high-calorie foods, and encourage more movement.
✅ Daily Foot Care: Regularly check foot health and apply topical treatments if necessary.
✅ Nail Trimming: Keep nails properly trimmed to maintain normal posture and weight distribution.
🌈 Prognosis & Gentle Reminder
Fortunately, this rabbit’s pododermatitis was detected early, preventing severe infection or arthritis. With adjustments to its living conditions and diet, the inflammation gradually subsided, and the bunny happily hopped around again! 🎉
📢 Vet’s Advice:
Rabbits tend to hide pain, so if you notice redness, swelling, or scabbing on their feet, seek veterinary care promptly. Routine check-ups and a proper living environment are the keys to a happy and healthy bunny! 🐰💕
