lyndseyrk
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A month ago, I found that my favorite doe had developed sore hocks. Didn't think it was going to be that big of a deal...had one dime-size raw/scabby spot on each foot. I separated her from the others and put her where I could give her daily attention to the problem. I placed all board in her cage, minus her potty corner. Been applying neosporin and/or Bag Balm daily to the area. Well, it's been a month and it's only gotten worse. I figured she'd be good as new by now. Front feet/toes are swollen and it looks as though its now getting infected. Yesterday, I moved her from her cage to a solid-bottom dog crate with bedding. She seems more comfortable that way. Problem is that I can't keep her feet clean. She tears off wrappings and bedding and hay stick to her medicated feet. She also licks them alot (can't blame her). They are BAD. Did some reading up on the subject (never really experienced this before) and some recommend putting them on Baytril. She's a meat mutt. Do I just put her out of her misery now and save herself suffering and my time and energy or put her on antibiotics? Any other suggestions?