A Guide to Common Skin Issues in Small Pets
A comprehensive guide to identifying, preventing, and treating common skin problems in small exotic pets, including urine scald, mites, ringworm, and bacterial infections, with species-specific advice.
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Bumblefoot in Guinea Pigs
Learn about bumblefoot (pododermatitis) in guinea pigs — causes including heart disease, warning signs, treatment, and how to prevent this painful foot condition.
Common Health Issues in Degus
An overview of the most common health issues affecting pet degus, including their genetic predisposition to diabetes, dental disease, tail slip, and bumblefoot.
Common Health Issues in Guinea Pigs
An overview of the most common health issues affecting pet guinea pigs, including their absolute need for Vitamin C (scurvy), GI stasis, bladder stones, and bumblefoot.
Common Health Issues in Rats
An overview of the most common health issues affecting pet rats, focusing on the chronic nature of Mycoplasma respiratory infections, the high incidence of mammary tumors, and conditions like bumblefoot.