Bumblefoot is technically called ulcerative pododermatitis. The condition is characterized by a skin infection that commonly affects the rabbit’s feet (back) and hocks. Because of the location and symptoms that are manifested, bumblefoot is also called “sore hocks”.
Without proper medical intervention, the
infection can penetrate deeper into the tissues of the skin where it can be
filled with pus and there is severe inflammation. When this happens, serious complications can set in such as swelling of the tissues of the joint
(synovitis) which can progress to infection of the bone marrow (osteomyelitis).
Death of bone tissues and breakdown of bones can occur when there is loss of blood
supply to the bones.
There are many potential causes of
ulcerative pododermatitis. These include the following:
- Pressure sores
- Excess friction and exposure to constant moisture
- Exposure to urine, feces, soiled litter
- Obesity
- Excessive feet thumping
Sudden changes in your pet’s health and/or behavior should be checked out by a veterinarian
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