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Rabbit Medicine and Surgery Q&A 18 (view source)
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'''A two-year-old neutered female rabbit presents with some skin scale and mild alopecia over the dorsal interscapular region. The owner is unsure whether the rabbit is pruritic or not. A cellotape impression is examined by microscopy. Eggs are found attached to the hairs, and a single mite is found.'''
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|q1=What condition is seen in this rabbit?
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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>
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.
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|q2=List the predisposing factors to the development of this condition
|a2=
*Obesity;
*inactivity;
*dirty wet bedding;
*grid flooring/rough flooring;
*frequent thumping and bruising of the foot;
*breed (Rex breeds predisposed as no guard hairs).
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|q3=How would you treat it?
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#The lesions should be debrided and cleaned with antiseptic solution.
#Topical and/or systemic antibiosis (preferably based on culture and sensitivity) should be instigated.
#NSAIDs such as carprofen or meloxicam should be given.
#If the lesions are deep, radiography should be undertaken to assess if osteomyelitis is present.
#Dressings may be applied to protect the area; they are well tolerated by some rabbits but rapidly chewed off by others.
#In this case an Elizabethan collar may be appropriate but this may be poorly tolerated and will prevent caecotrophy.
#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.
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'''A two-year-old neutered female rabbit presents with some skin scale and mild alopecia over the dorsal interscapular region. The owner is unsure whether the rabbit is pruritic or not. A cellotape impression is examined by microscopy. Eggs are found attached to the hairs, and a single mite is found.'''
<br />
<FlashCard questions="3">
|q1=What condition is seen in this rabbit?
|a1=
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>
The infection can progress into the underlying tissue and may result in osteomyelitis and septicaemia.
|l1=
|q2=List the predisposing factors to the development of this condition
|a2=
*Obesity;
*inactivity;
*dirty wet bedding;
*grid flooring/rough flooring;
*frequent thumping and bruising of the foot;
*breed (Rex breeds predisposed as no guard hairs).
|l2=
|q3=How would you treat it?
|a3=
#The lesions should be debrided and cleaned with antiseptic solution.
#Topical and/or systemic antibiosis (preferably based on culture and sensitivity) should be instigated.
#NSAIDs such as carprofen or meloxicam should be given.
#If the lesions are deep, radiography should be undertaken to assess if osteomyelitis is present.
#Dressings may be applied to protect the area; they are well tolerated by some rabbits but rapidly chewed off by others.
#In this case an Elizabethan collar may be appropriate but this may be poorly tolerated and will prevent caecotrophy.
#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.
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