Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2397407 Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine 2007 18 Pages PDF
Abstract

Small exotic mammals are routinely presented to the veterinarian for diseases associated with the integument. The purpose of this article is to provide readers a review of the current information related to dermatologic diseases in these species. The article has been divided into 2 sections to separate these species into 2 major groups: hystricomorph (e.g., guinea pigs, chinchillas) rodents and nonhystricomorph rodents (e.g., mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters). The review offers a concise and practical approach to these problems through diagnostic and therapeutic means. Drug contraindications are highlighted to provide a quick and easy reference as to which drugs not to use in rodents.

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