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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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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>
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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.
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|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).
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|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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