Moist dermatitis

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In rabbits, moist dermatitis usually develops on the chin, dewlap ("wet dewlap", "green fur syndrome"), and the underside of neck ("slobbers") or perianally as urine scald ("hutch burn").

Wet dewlap is often precipitated by drooling from malocclusion, moisture from drinking pans or bowls, and damp cages.

Further reading

• Arie van Praag and Esther van Praag. (2020). Chronic wetness of the chin or dewlap in rabbits: non-dental causes. [PDF]
• Esther van Praag, Ph.D. Moist dermatitis, green fur syndrome, caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery Specialists LLC, Slobbers- "moist dermatitis" (Graphic)
• Merck Veterinary Manual. Moist Dermatitis (Wet dewlap)