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Originally Posted by cavy_gal
I took some pictures just now, they're not very clear but it shows the redness on his paws. Also, just asked my gf about it and her new rabbit has the same. She read online that it can be linked to arthritis, but here is his paws anyway.
And, I've used wood-shavings all the time I've had him and I've had him for over 6 years now and this is the first time I've noticed any problems. I've never had a problem with wood-shavings in all my 10+ years of using it with my pets. I think the prices of other bedding is ridiculous because of the little amount you get in packs which couldn't do two of the animal cages I have.
I'll try with the Sudocrem tomorrow, I've had enough of him tonight (he's like a toddler in a tantrum when he gets going...), thanks for the advice anyway. We'll see what happens. |
I would not have him on woodshavings with sore paws though, megazorb is soooo cheap! You get a huge bag for £5 because its horse bedding. A bag lasts for ages, ive just changed onto it and bought my bag 3 weeks ago... just about half way through it! Its more absorbant too, no matter how often you change bedding bunnies will sometimes sit in the wet bits, woodshaving arent as absorbant. You may have not had problems but you do now and woodshavings will irritate sore hocks.
Mine go in litter trays, so much easier to clean and to dry after disinfecting them. Definetely take him to the vets, he'll need painkillers and possibly swabs incase its infected.
I have seen these sores get infected and go down to the bone, the bun had to be put down (not one of mine) its something that needs sorting asap.
Let us know how you get on.