title: Common Emergencies in Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Chinchillas.
abstract: Rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas are some of the more common exotic pets seen in emergency clinics. They frequently present with acute illnesses that are the result of several chronic conditions, most related to inadequate diet and husbandry. This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of some of the more common acute illnesses. It also discusses the predisposing factors that culminate in acute presentations, so that emergency providers can recognize and be mindful of underlying causes of disease before treatment of acute illnesses.
authors.affiliation: Calgary Avian & Exotic Pet Clinic, Bay 1, 2308-24th Street Southwest, Calgary, Alberta T2T 5H8, Canada. Electronic address: j_decubellis@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: DeCubellis
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002682:Chinchilla; D004630:Emergencies / Q000662:veterinary*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D008322:Mammals; D011817:Rabbits; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014730:Veterinary Medicine
keywords: Chinchillas; Emergency; Guinea pigs; Rabbits