Rodent Reference Notes

Rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils

General Reference:

· Top 8 Afflictions

· Vital Signs by Species

· General Information

· Blood Collection

· Hematology and Chemistries

· Supportive Care and Antibiotics

· Formulary

Occular Diseases:

· Chromodacryorrhea (Red Tears)

· Proptosed Globe

Respiratory Diseases:

· Mycoplasma

· Sendai Virus

· Sialodacryoadenitis virus (SDAV)

· Other Bacterial Infections

GI Diseases:

· Clostridium Endotoxemia

· Mouse Hepatitis Virus

· Parasites

· Proliferative Ileitis

· Rotavirus

· Clostridium (Tyzzers)

· “Wet Tail”

Derm Diseases:

· Barbering

· Ectoparasites

· Facial Abscess

· Nasal Dermatitis

Neurologic Diseases:

· Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis

· Seizures

Renal Diseases:

· Amyloidosis

· Urethral Obstructions

Other Diseases:

· Atrial Thrombosis of Hamsters

· Malocclusion

· Pyometra

· Subcutaneous Masses

References:

· Contact Information & References