Yersinia Infection in Guinea Pigs
Yersiniosis in Guinea Pigs Yersiniosis is the term used for an infectious condition that arises when a guinea pig has been exposed to the bacteria Yersinia pseudotuberculosis. Transmission of the...
View ArticleVitamin E Deficiency in Hamsters
Often due to an improper diet, vitamin E deficiency can affect a hamster's immune response, making it prone to disorders such as mastitis and anemia. An antioxidant, vitamin E also plays an important...
View ArticleVitamin C Deficiency in Guinea Pigs
Scurvy in Guinea Pigs Like people, guinea pigs lack the physical ability to manufacture their own vitamin C, and require an outside source of vitamin C in the form of vegetables and fruits. If a...
View ArticleViral Pneumonia in Guinea Pigs
Adenovirus Infection in Guinea Pigs Guinea pigs are prone to infection with a specific type of adenovirus, the guinea pig adenovirus (GPAdV), which may cause respiratory symptoms. This occurs more...
View ArticleTyzzer’s Disease in Gerbils
Clostridium piliforme Bacterial Infection in Gerbils Among the infectious bacterial diseases that affect gerbils, Tyzzer’s disease is the one of the most frequently occurring. The bacteria that...
View ArticleTapeworms in Hamsters
Endoparasitic Worm Load in Hamsters Tapeworms belong to a category of endoparasitic flatworms infecting several domestic animals, including hamsters. When compared to mice and rats, tapeworm...
View ArticleTail Slip in Gerbils
Treating and Preventing Tail Slip in Gerbils Tail slip is a commonly seen condition in gerbils, marked by a loss of fur in the area of the tail and a loss of skin that is often described as a...
View ArticleSkin Abscesses in Hamsters
Inflammatory Lesions in Hamsters Skin abscesses are essentially infected pockets of pus under the skin. In hamsters, they are usually caused by bacterial infections from wounds received during fights...
View ArticleSalmonella Toxicity in Guinea Pigs
Salmonellosis in Guinea Pigs Salmonellosis is an uncommon bacterial infection in guinea pigs, usually the result of ingestion of the salmonella bacterium. While infection is typically related to the...
View ArticleSalmonella Infection in Hamsters
Salmonellosis in Hamsters Salmonellosis is an infection caused by the Salmonella bacteria. Although rare in pet hamsters, salmonellosis can lead to complications such as spontaneous abortions...
View ArticleRough Hair Coat in Gerbils
Skin Problems and Rough Hair in Gerbils Rough hair coat is not a diseased condition in and of itself, but is a common external symptom that accompanies many diseases and disorders in gerbils. A rough...
View ArticleRingworm Infection in Hamsters
Fungal Infection in Hamsters Despite its name, worms do not cause ringworm infection. Ringworm infection occurs when a hamster's skin becomes infected with a fungus. The most common ringworm-causing...
View ArticleRingworm Infection in Guinea Pigs
Microsporum Fungal Disease in Guinea Pigs Ringworm infection is a common infection in guinea pigs. Contrary to its name, this infection is not due to a parasitic worm, but to a microsporum species of...
View ArticleRespiratory Diseases in Prairie Dogs
Infectious and Non-Infectious Respiratory Diseases in Prairie Dogs Respiratory disease in prairie dogs may be due to infections such as pneumonia or non-infectious causes such as a dusty or humid...
View ArticleRespiratory Bacterial Disease in Guinea Pigs
Bordetella Bronchisepta Infection in Guinea Pigs Respiratory infections are quite common in guinea pigs, and often they are a result of a bacterial infection. One such bacteria is Bordetella...
View ArticlePseudotuberculosis in Hamsters
Bacterial Infection (Yersinia Pseudotuberculosis) in Hamsters Pseudotuberculosis is an infection caused by the bacteria Yersinia pseudotuberculosis, which is transmitted through contact with food,...
View ArticleProtozoal Infections in Hamsters
Protozoal Gastroenteritis in Hamsters Protozoa are single-celled organisms that are capable of causing disease in hamsters, the most common of which is protozoal gastroenteritis. Although healthy...
View ArticlePregnancy Toxemia in Guinea Pigs
Ketosis in Guinea Pigs Ketone bodies are water soluble compounds, the product of the breakdown of fatty acids in the body – a normal metabolic process. Under certain conditions the level of ketone...
View ArticlePneumonia Infection in Guinea Pigs
Streptococcus in Guinea Pigs Streptococci pneumonie are pathogenic bacteria that have been found to be one of the causative agents for pneumonia in guinea pigs. Guinea pigs suffering from...
View ArticlePinworms in Hamsters
Gastrointestinal Nematodes (Pinworms) in Hamsters Hamsters can suffer from several types of endoparasitic worm infections. One such internal parasite is the pinworm. It rarely occurs in hamsters but...
View ArticleOvarian Cysts in Guinea pigs
Follicular Cysts in Guinea Pigs Ovarian cysts are most common in female guinea pigs that are between the ages of eighteen months and five years of age. This condition occurs when the ovarian...
View ArticleNervous System Disorders in Gerbils
Epilepsy in Gerbils Epileptic seizures are related to disorders of the nervous system, however, they may occur in the absence of any nervous system disease. They tend to manifest in gerbils that are...
View ArticleMonkeypox Infection in Prairie Dogs
The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention has documented the transmission of the monkeypox infection virus from infected Gambian rats to prairie dogs, causing, among other things,...
View ArticleMite Infestation in Hamsters
Ectoparasitic Skin Disease in Hamsters It is actually common to find mites on hamsters, but typically only in small numbers that do not bother the host animal. However, their numbers may increase...
View ArticleMite Infestation in Gerbils
Ectoparasitic Skin Disease in Gerbils Mite infestation is usually not a serious problem in gerbils, but treatment is necessary to prevent the infestation from becoming a torment to your gerbil. There...
View ArticleMale Reproductive Disorder in Prairie Dogs
Preputial Blockage in Prairie Dogs Preputial blockage is one of the reproductive disorders commonly encountered in male prairie dogs, especially in adult male prairie dogs that are not castrated and...
View ArticleLead Poisoning in Gerbils
Plumbism in Gerbils The physical and neurological symptoms exhibited by an animal as the result of chronic lead poisoning are collectively classified as plumbism, a toxic state that occurs as the...
View ArticleIrritation of the Face and Nose in Gerbils
Porphyrin Deposits in Gerbils Porphyrin is a pigment, a component of blood cells that functions to bind metal in the blood cells such as iron and magnesium). It is also recognized for being the major...
View ArticleInternal (Polycystic) Cysts in Hamsters
Polycystic Disease in Hamsters Polycystic disease causes fluid-filled sacs, called cysts, to develop in a hamster's internal organs. The hamster may develop one or more cyst -- usually in its liver...
View ArticleInflammation of the Mammary Gland in Guinea Pigs
Mastitis in Guinea Pigs Mastitis is a condition in which there is inflammation of the mammary glands (milk glands), mostly due to infections with bacterial pathogens. Mastitis often occurs during the...
View ArticleInflammation of the Lymph Nodes in Guinea Pigs
Lymphadenitis in Guinea Pigs Lymphadenitis is the clinical term that is used to describe inflammation and swelling of the lymph nodes, which are located throughout the body -- head, neck, limbs, etc....
View ArticleInflammation of the Lungs in Hamsters
Pneumonia in Hamsters Pneumonia, or inflammation of the lungs, is not usually encountered in hamsters. When it does occur, it is typically the result of an infection with one or more kinds of...
View ArticleInflammation of the Lungs in Guinea Pigs
Pneumonia in Guinea Pigs Pneumonia, the clinical name given to inflammation of the lungs, is the most frequent cause of death in guinea pigs. It is also a contagious condition in groups of guinea...
View ArticleInflammation of the Kidneys in Hamsters
Nephritis in Hamsters Nephritis is a medical condition that causes kidney inflammation. This may occur in one or both kidneys. Typically, the inflammation is brought on by a viral or bacterial...
View ArticleHair Loss in Prairie Dogs
Alopecia in Prairie Dogs Alopecia is the term given to the unusual loss of hair. The most frequent causes of hair loss in prairie dogs include injury due to rubbing or prickling of fur on wire cages;...
View ArticleFur Mites in Guinea Pigs
Ectoparasitic Infestation in Guinea Pigs Fur mite infestation is a commonly encountered skin problem in guinea pigs. Under normal conditions fur mites are present in small numbers and exist...
View ArticleDifficulty Giving Birth in Guinea pigs
Dystocia in Guinea Pigs Dystocia is a clinical condition in which the process of giving birth is slowed or is made difficult for the birthing mother. In sows (pregnant guinea pigs), this is usually...
View ArticleDiarrhea in Prairie Dogs
Gastrointestinal Problems in Prairie Dogs Diarrhea often occurs as a manifestation of several conditions that may upset the prairie dog’s digestive system. These may range from dietary to infectious...
View ArticleDeposition of Calcium in the Internal Organs in Guinea Pigs
Metastatic Calcification in Guinea Pigs Metastatic calcification in guinea pigs is a diseased condition of the internal organs, in which the organs harden as the result of calcium being deposited in...
View ArticleDental Disorders in Prairie Dogs
Malocclusion, Improper Alignment of Teeth, or Odontoma in Prairie Dogs Your prairie dog's teeth grow continuously. It's only by constant gnawing that it is able to file them down to a reasonable...
View ArticleContagious Bacterial Disease Due to Salmonella in Gerbils
Salmonellosis in Gerbils Salmonellosis is a contagious disease caused by infection with the Salmonella bacterium. It is quite rare in pet gerbils and is usually spreads due to the ingestion of food...
View ArticleChewing of Hair in Guinea Pigs
Hair Loss Due to Barbering in Guinea Pigs There are many reasons for hair loss to occur in guinea pigs. One of the common causes for hair loss is due to barbering, a behavior by which guinea pigs...
View ArticleCancers and Tumors in Prairie Dogs
Occurring when cells multiply abnormally, tumors are classified as either malignant or benign. Tumors may become cancerous, although they are uncommon in prairie dogs. Treatment, if recommended,...
View ArticleCancers and Tumors in Guinea Pigs
Benign and Malignant Tumors in Guinea Pigs Tumors are the result of an abnormal multiplication of body cells, resulting in a growth, or lump of tissue, which may be benign (harmless) or malignant...
View ArticleCalcium Deficiency in Guinea Pigs
Hypocalcemia in Guinea Pigs Calcium is an essential mineral for several important functions in the body of an animal. It is needed for the development of the fetal skeleton as well as for the...
View ArticleBroken Bones in Prairie Dogs
Fractures in Prairie Dogs Fractures or broken bones are commonly encountered in prairie dogs, often due to an accidental fall. Fighting is another cause for fractures, especially among male prairie...
View ArticleBroken and Fractured Bones in Gerbils
Fractured Bones in Gerbils Fractured or broken bones are commonly encountered in gerbils, occurring mainly as the result of accidental falls from a high location. Fractures may also occur due to some...
View ArticleBacterial Enteritis in Hamsters
Proliferative Enteritis in Hamsters Proliferative enteritis is a medical condition that causes inflammation of the small intestine and subsequent diarrhea. More commonly found in hamsters with...
View ArticleBacterial Disease of the Foot - Bumblefoot in Guinea Pigs
Pododermatitis in Guinea Pigs Pododermatitis is a condition in which a guinea pig’s footpad becomes inflamed, develops sores, or becomes overgrown. The appearance may be similar to callouses, or...
View ArticleAntibiotic Toxicity in Guinea Pigs
Allergic Effects Of Antibiotics on Guinea Pigs Guinea pigs are very sensitive to the effects of antibiotics and often their administration can lead to toxic effects. One of the possible complications...
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