Reproductive Medicine in Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas and Degus.
Guinea pigs, chinchillas, and degus are hystricomorph rodents originating from South America. They are commonly presented as exotic pets in veterinary practice. Reviewing the anatomy and physiology of their reproductive tract helps to offer better client education about preventive medicine and helps to act faster in emergency situations. Choosing the right anesthetic protocol helps to prevent complications. This article should aid as a guideline on the most common reproductive problems of these 3 species and help in making decisions regarding the best treatment options.
Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, 2200 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30602, USA.
Leonie
L
Kondert
Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, 2200 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30602, USA. Electronic address: mayerj@uga.edu.
Jörg
J
Mayer
D000818:Animals; D000068881:Animals, Exotic; D002682:Chinchilla; D005260:Female; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D008297:Male; D046329:Octodon; D012098:Reproduction; D018456:Reproductive Medicine; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012377:Rodentia / Q000502:physiology*
Chinchillas; Degus; Guinea pigs; Reproductive medicine