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Review
. 2020 Sep;23(3):615-637.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2020.05.005. Epub 2020 Jul 17.

Geriatric Hedgehogs

Dan H Johnson  1
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Review

Geriatric Hedgehogs

Dan H Johnson. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2020 Sep.

Abstract

African hedgehogs are susceptible to aging changes like those of other small exotic mammals. Common conditions of the geriatric hedgehog include heart disease, chronic renal disease, and dental/periodontal disease. Hedgehogs are unique in that they have an unusually short life span and a propensity for neoplasia. These 2 factors make it especially common for exotic animal practitioners to encounter geriatric hedgehogs affected by one of the many conditions outlined in this article.

Keywords: African hedgehog; Aging; Atelerix albiventris; Cardiomyopathy; Exotic mammal; Geriatric; Neoplasia.

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