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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.

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|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).

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|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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|l3=Pododermatitis – Rabbit#Treatment

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