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[1] Sore feet, ulcertation on soles, lameness, not moving around as much as normal or irregular movement. [2] Pododermatitis (Bumblefoot) [3] Repeated abrasion of the soles of the feet and/or standing on high-pressure surfaces (e.g. mesh) for long periods. This condition is usually caused by degus walking on exposed wire mesh floors of cages over long periods of time. Can be aggravated by poor cage hygiene and possible link with diabetes. [4] Cover all exposed mesh surfaces with lino or something similar. Be sure to use a solid based cage. Maintain good cage hygiene. Treat sore feet with saline solution to prevent infection. It may also be beneficial to rub affected areas (unbroken skin only) with evening primrose oil or sunflower oil86 . [5] GOOD [0] 
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