Guinea pig housing — flooring/bedding linked to pododermatitis
The text below is reproduced verbatim from the first-hand source (Merck Veterinary Manual).
> Pododermatitis is common in guinea pigs and can affect all four feet. There are a variety of underlying causes for this condition. Pressure on the skin from bearing weight on inappropriate flooring, such wire, or abrasive or soiled bedding, can influence development.
Source: pdf-raw/exotic-toxicology/guinea-pig.txt (first-hand professional veterinary reference, tag-stripped).
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Pododermatitis is common in guinea pigs and can affect all four feet. There are a variety of underlying causes for this condition. Pressure on the skin from bearing weight on inappropriate flooring, such wire, or abrasive or soiled bedding, can influence development.