Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Veterinary care of guinea pigs. Part 2: respiratory, cardiac, dental and gastrointestinal disease
- Journal:
- Companion Animal
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Edis, Abigail & Pellett, Sarah
- Affiliation:
- Registered Veterinary Nurse, FdSc CertVNES, Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital, Royal Veterinary College, London · United Kingdom
- Species:
- rodent
Abstract
Guinea pigs are frequently seen in general practice, presented both for routine health checks and for treatment of illnesses. Conditions frequently observed in guinea pigs include respiratory disease, gastrointestinal stasis and dental disease; cardiac disease is also seen. Anorexia must be treated as a matter of urgency. 10.12968/coan.2018.23.12.711
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