title: Rodent husbandry and care.
abstract: This article reviews the husbandry, care and normal behavioral preferences of pet rats and mice. It covers recognition of signs of pain, illness and abnormal responses, and describes necessary skills such as handling, blood collection and drug administration. Animal-human responses in owning and caring for rats and mice are considered. Included is advice on suitability of pet rats with children, neutering and dental examinations. The conclusion lists recommended textbooks, pet owner manuals, instructional CDs, and websites.
authors.affiliation: The Animal Medical Center, 510 E. 62nd St., New York, NY 10021, USA. cyndi.brown@amcny.org
authors.forename: Cynthia J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Thomas M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Donnelly
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000824:Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D000818:Animals; D012377:Rodentia; D014730:Veterinary Medicine