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Review
. 2024 May;27(2):193-219.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2023.11.004. Epub 2023 Dec 14.

Rodent Pediatrics

Julianne E McCready  1 , Trinita Barboza  2
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Review

Rodent Pediatrics

Julianne E McCready et al. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2024 May.

Abstract

This article reviews the development, hand-rearing, feeding, housing, and social behavior of common pet rodent species (rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and degus). In addition, common gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, dermatologic, musculoskeletal, neurologic, and ophthalmic disorders in pediatric pet rodents are reviewed. Preventative care and indications for spaying and neutering are discussed.

Keywords: Chinchilla; Degu; Gerbil; Guinea pig; Hamster; Mouse; Pediatrics; Rat.

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Disclosure The authors declare that they have no known competing financial or commercial interests that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper. No funding was provided for this article.

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