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This is the epitome of a husbandry related disease. All too frequently the pet rabbit is kept on unsuitable substrate and cannot bear weight normally on the claws (ie. digitigrade). If weight-bearing is transferred to the plantar aspect of the metatarsus, pressure sores develop on the skin in that area. These can spread to subcutaneous tissues and, in advanced cases, the superficial digital flexor is displaced, which is a frequent finding in adult rabbits, particularly heavy adult bucks of which the feet become ulcerated (decubitous) due to contact with a dirty cage floor.  

This is the epitome of a husbandry related disease. All too frequently the pet rabbit is kept on unsuitable substrate and cannot bear weight normally on the claws (ie. digitigrade). If weight-bearing is transferred to the plantar aspect of the metatarsus, pressure sores develop on the skin in that area. These can spread to subcutaneous tissues and, in advanced cases, the superficial digital flexor is displaced, which is a frequent finding in adult rabbits, particularly heavy adult bucks of which the feet become ulcerated (decubitous) due to contact with a dirty cage floor.