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Diagnosis of Ecto- and Endoparasites in Laboratory Rats and Mice
Published on: September 6, 2011
Gastroenterology in Rodents
1Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary University Brno, Brno, Czech Republic; Jekl & Hauptman Veterinary Clinic - Focused on Exotic Companion Mammal Care, Brno, Czech Republic.
Abstract:
Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are frequently diagnosed in rodents. Clinical signs are usually nonspecific and include anorexia, weight loss, chronic wasting, abdominal discomfort, gas accumulation in the intestine and stomach, and diarrhea. Malabsorption associated with GI dysfunction or gastroenteritis quickly leads to negative energy balance and metabolic acidosis. Therefore, all disorders of the GI tract should be treated as soon as possible. The article describes selected disorders of the GI tract in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus), chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera), degus (Octodon degus), and rats (Rattus norvegicus).
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