Reproductive Disorders in Pet Rodents.
Reproduction diseases are common presentations in small rodents. Some can be presented to the clinician as an emergency where a fast and effective treatment is required. This article presents an overview of reproductive disorders in these species. Diseases affecting the ovary, uterus, testicles, and mammary gland are developed in rats, mice, hamsters, and gerbils: inflammatory, infectious, and neoplasia. Clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment information are included. Some specific indications about the surgical reproduction procedures are described. Literature regarding reproductive disorders exists for squirrels and prairie dogs. Brief information about the normal anatomy of the reproductive system is given.
Departament de Medicina I Cirurgia Animals, Facultat de Veterinaria, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Travessera dels Turons, Bellaterra 08193, Spain. Electronic address: jaumemiquel.martorell@uab.cat.
Jaume
J
Martorell
D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005849:Gerbillinae; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D010053:Ovary / Q000503:physiopathology; D057805:Pets / Q000502:physiology*; D051381:Rats; D012098:Reproduction / Q000502:physiology; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012377:Rodentia / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology*; D013737:Testis / Q000503:physiopathology
Gerbil; Hamster; Mammary gland; Mouse; Rat; Reproductive disorder; Rodent