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| Plantar pododermatitis (‘sore hocks’), a chronic, ulcerative, granulomatous dermatitis of the plantar surface of the metatarsals. It is sometimes also seen on the volar surface of the metacarpals. <br><br> | | Plantar pododermatitis (‘sore hocks’), a chronic, ulcerative, granulomatous dermatitis of the plantar surface of the metatarsals. It is sometimes also seen on the volar surface of the metacarpals. <br><br> |
− | Dermatitis of the plantar skin becomes ulcerated and secondarily infected with Staphylococcus aureus or other bacteria. <br><br> | + | Dermatitis of the plantar skin becomes ulcerated and secondarily infected with ''Staphylococcus aureus'' or other bacteria. <br><br> |
| The infection can progress into the underlying tissue and may result in osteomyelitis and septicaemia. | | The infection can progress into the underlying tissue and may result in osteomyelitis and septicaemia. |
− | |l1= | + | |l1=Pododermatitis – Rabbit |
| |q2=List the predisposing factors to the development of this condition | | |q2=List the predisposing factors to the development of this condition |
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| *frequent thumping and bruising of the foot; | | *frequent thumping and bruising of the foot; |
| *breed (Rex breeds predisposed as no guard hairs). | | *breed (Rex breeds predisposed as no guard hairs). |
− | |l2= | + | |l2=Pododermatitis – Rabbit#Risk Factors |
| |q3=How would you treat it? | | |q3=How would you treat it? |
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| #The rabbit should be housed on soft dry bedding such as synthetic sheepskin and predisposing husbandry issues must be addressed. <br><br> | | #The rabbit should be housed on soft dry bedding such as synthetic sheepskin and predisposing husbandry issues must be addressed. <br><br> |
| Resolution may be difficult to achieve and the prognosis is guarded if osteomyelitis is present. | | Resolution may be difficult to achieve and the prognosis is guarded if osteomyelitis is present. |
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| </FlashCard> | | </FlashCard> |
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