title: Common Emergencies in Small Rodents, Hedgehogs, and Sugar Gliders.
abstract: Small exotic mammal pets such as rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, degus, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders are becoming more popular. Because these animals are prone to a variety of health problems, and require specialized husbandry care to remain healthy, they may present to emergency hospitals in critical condition. This article provides a basic overview of common emergency presentations of these species.
authors.affiliation: Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine, 11401 NE 195th Street, Bothell, WA 98011, USA. Electronic address: drmclaughlin@theexoticvet.com.
authors.forename: Alicia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McLaughlin
authors.affiliation: Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine, 11401 NE 195th Street, Bothell, WA 98011, USA.
authors.forename: Anneliese
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Strunk
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006224:Cricetinae; D004630:Emergencies / Q000662:veterinary*; D006364:Hedgehogs; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012377:Rodentia; D014730:Veterinary Medicine
keywords: Critical care; Emergency; Hedgehogs; Rodents; Sugar gliders