Clinical evaluation of rodents.
The clinical examination of small rodents is like that of more conventional pets in that the same systematic approach is used to arrive at a problem list. The difference with these species is that their diminutive size, high metabolic rate, and lack of patience may be problematic for the clinician. With continued practice and patience, veterinarians can begin to feel comfortable in adding small rodents to the growing components of their practices.
Daviau
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Laboratory Animal Services, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
D000818:Animals; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000662:veterinary; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012377:Rodentia / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D015047:Zoonoses