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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 | + | 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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*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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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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| What condition is seen in this rabbit? | 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. |
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| List the predisposing factors to the development of this condition |
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| How would you treat it? |
Resolution may be difficult to achieve and the prognosis is guarded if osteomyelitis is present. |
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