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 ArticleVitamin B Complex Deficiency in Chinchillas
Thiamine Deficiency in Chinchillas Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is one of the B-complex vitamins. It is needed by the chinchilla’s body for processing carbohydrates and manufacturing proteins....
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 ArticleUrinary Stones in Rats
Urolithiasis Urolithiasis is a medical condition referring to the presence of uroliths -- stones, crystals or calculi -- in the kidneys, bladder or anywhere in the urinary tract. Rats with this...
View ArticleUpper Respiratory Tract Infection in Chinchillas
An upper respiratory tract infection in chinchillas should never be taken lightly, as it can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia. Humid, crowded, and poorly ventilated housing conditions...
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 ArticleTumors and Cancers in Gerbils
An abnormal growth of cells in a tissue or organ is referred to as a tumor or cancer. And much like in humans, a gerbil is just as likely to suffer from cancers or tumors. There are basically two types...
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 ArticleStomach Ulcers in Chinchillas
Inflammatory Stomach Lesions Sometimes referred to as gastric ulcers, stomach ulcers are inflammatory lesions of the stomach's mucous membrane lining. These ulcers often occur in young chinchillas...
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 ArticleSialodacryoadenitis and Coronavirus Infection in Rats
Sialodacryoadenitis and rat coronavirus are inter-related viral infections that affect the nasal cavities, lungs, salivary glands and the Harderian gland that is close to the eyes in rats. These are...
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 Rats
Salmonellosis in Rats Salmonellosis is a diseased condition that is brought about by infection with the Salmonella bacterium. Salmonellosis is very rare in pet rats and infection is usually found to...
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...
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