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Brushtail Possum Exudative Dermatitis is extremely common, and causes can vary from Habitat loss, stress, competing for territory, pet attacks or interactions with already infected possums. The disease has a potent odor, it is highly contagious between the Brushtail Possum species, and it can also transfer through old possum boxes and hollows, where once infected possums have lived. Possums with Dermatitis generally come down low and are often found on people's door mats, (seemingly wanting help

This beautiful young female Common Brush-tailed Possum was brought in recently, after she was found in a Great Dane’s mouth. Luckily for her, she was dropped on command - only suffering from an excess of drool, rather than the terrible crush injuries and puncture wounds we often see after dog attacks. As you can see, she is enjoying the Grevillea crithmifolia our treatment person brought her, after she was weighed and medicated. She had briefly emerged from her pouch while her enclosure was bein