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Rodents: biology, husbandry and clinical techniques in more unusual pet species
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Rodents: biology, husbandry and clinical techniques in more unusual pet species
- Author: Cathy A. Johnson-Delaney
- From: BSAVA Manual of Rodents and Ferrets
- Item: Chapter 9, pp 96 - 106
- DOI: 10.22233/9781905319565.9
- Copyright: © 2009 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2009
Abstract
This chapter discusses biology, husbandry and clinical techniques in more unusual pet species such as chipmunks, duprasi and prairie dog. For each species the chapter considers Natural habit and biology; Captive husbandry and diet; Handling and restraint; Diagnostic approach; Common conditions; Behavioural problems; Anaesthesia and analgesia; and Common surgical procedures.
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Eastern American chipmunk (Tamias striatus) prior to release back into the wild. © 2009 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Eastern American chipmunk (Tamias striatus) prior to release back into the wild.
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Captive pet chipmunk (Eutamias sibiricus (Tamias sibiricus)). (Courtesy of Emma Keeble.) © 2009 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Captive pet chipmunk (Eutamias sibiricus (Tamias sibiricus)). (Courtesy of Emma Keeble.)
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Typical chipmunk housing. (Courtesy of Emma Keeble.) © 2009 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Typical chipmunk housing. (Courtesy of Emma Keeble.)
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Most chipmunks resent handling. Leather gloves may be worn, but they are cumbersome and do not always allow the dexterity and sensitivity needed to restrain chipmunks safely. (Courtesy of Emma Keeble.) © 2009 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Most chipmunks resent handling. Leather gloves may be worn, but they are cumbersome and do not always allow the dexterity and sensitivity needed to restrain chipmunks safely. (Courtesy of Emma Keeble.)
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Duprasi (fat-tailed gerbil) (Pachyuromys duprasi). (© Jackie Roswell.) © 2009 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Duprasi (fat-tailed gerbil) (Pachyuromys duprasi). (© Jackie Roswell.)
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Prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) showing typical defensive posture. © 2009 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) showing typical defensive posture.
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Trigonal anal sacs. These are a unique anatomical feature of prairie dogs. © 2009 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Trigonal anal sacs. These are a unique anatomical feature of prairie dogs.
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Prairie dog with fractured mandibular incisor tooth. These injuries arecommonly seen in pet animals. © 2009 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Prairie dog with fractured mandibular incisor tooth. These injuries arecommonly seen in pet animals.