Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Geriatric Hedgehogs.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Johnson, Dan H
- Affiliation:
- Avian and Exotic Animal Care · United States
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.
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