Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diseases of geriatric Guinea pigs and chinchillas.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Jenkins, Jeffrey R
- Affiliation:
- Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital Inc · United States
- Species:
- rodent
Abstract
Guinea pigs and chinchillas, which have become increasingly popular pets, are today more commonly presented as adult and geriatric animals. Problems of older guinea pigs and chinchillas include those related to diet and management, infections whose symptoms are more common in older animals, and neoplasia.
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