Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Common Emergencies in Small Rodents, Hedgehogs, and Sugar Gliders.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- McLaughlin, Alicia & Strunk, Anneliese
- Affiliation:
- Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine · United States
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
Small exotic pets like rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, degus, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders are becoming more popular, but they can face serious health issues that may require emergency care. These animals often need special care to stay healthy, and when they do get sick, they can show up at emergency clinics in bad shape. The article discusses typical emergencies that these small mammals might experience. It's important for pet owners to be aware of these potential health problems so they can seek help quickly if needed.
Abstract
Small exotic mammal pets such as rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, degus, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders are becoming more popular. Because these animals are prone to a variety of health problems, and require specialized husbandry care to remain healthy, they may present to emergency hospitals in critical condition. This article provides a basic overview of common emergency presentations of these species.
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