Guinea Pig

Reference Notes

Cavia porcellus

General Information:

· Top 6 Afflictions

· General Info

· Hematology and Chemistries

· Supportive Care & Antibiotics

· Anesthesia & Analgesia

· Formulary

· Husbandry

GI Diseases:

· Antibiotic Enterotoxemia

· Salmonellosis

· Streptococcus

· Yersinia (Plague)

Respiratory Diseases:

· Bordatella

· Pneumonia

· Streptococcus

Neurologic Diseases:

· Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus

· Poliovirus

Reproductive Diseases:

· Differentials for Abortion

· Dystocia

· Differentials for Early Death in Young

· Mastitis

· Ovarian Cysts

· Pregnancy Toxemia/Ketosis

Other Diseases:

· Alopecia

· Bacterial Infections

· Cervical Lymphadenitis (Lumps)

· Hypovitaminosis C (Scurvy)

· Differentials for Lameness

· Malocclusion

· Urinary Tract Calculi

Contact Information and References:

· Contact Info & References