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Alicia McLaughlin1, Anneliese Strunk1
1Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine, 11401 NE 195th Street, Bothell, WA 98011, USA.
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.
