Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 16-25, January 2008

Rodent Diagnostic Testing

  • Jeffrey R. Jenkins, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Jeffrey R. Jenkins, DVM, Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital, 2317 Hotel Circle South, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92108-3310.

Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital, San Diego, CA USA.

Abstract

Clinical medicine is an important part of scientific medicine that is all too often neglected when treating rodents and small mammal pets. As with more traditional pets, a progressive diagnostic regimen should include a thorough history, clinical signs, physical examination, and laboratory findings.

Key words: rodent, diagnostic testing, hematology, urinalysis, infectious disease

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PII: S1557-5063(07)00196-6

doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2007.12.004

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 16-25, January 2008

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