Common Health Issues in Hedgehogs
An overview of the most common health issues affecting pet hedgehogs, including the devastating Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome (WHS), their high incidence of cancer, and common problems like obesity and parasites.
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Common Health Issues in Rabbits
An overview of the most common and serious health issues affecting pet rabbits, including the critical emergencies of GI stasis, the importance of dental health, and the high rate of uterine cancer in unspayed females.
E. cuniculi in Guinea Pigs
Learn about Encephalitozoon cuniculi (E. cuniculi) in guinea pigs — what it is, how it spreads, symptoms including head tilt and seizures, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
E. cuniculi in Rabbits
A comprehensive guide to Encephalitozoon cuniculi in rabbits — transmission, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this common neurological parasite.
Ear Infections in Guinea Pigs
Learn about ear infections in guinea pigs — causes, warning signs including head tilt and loss of balance, diagnosis, treatment, and how to prevent them.
Neurologic Diseases in Guinea Pigs
An overview of neurologic diseases in guinea pigs — including E. cuniculi, inner ear infections, stroke, and Vitamin C deficiency — with symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Neurologic Issues in Rabbits
A guide to neurological conditions in rabbits — causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and care for rabbits with neurologic disease.
Parasites in Rabbits
A guide to common parasites affecting rabbits, including the severe ear and fur mites, and the neurological parasite E. cuniculi, a primary cause of head tilt.
Parasites in Rabbits
A comprehensive overview of common internal and external parasites in rabbits, including mites, fleas, ticks, worms, and protozoa like E. cuniculi and coccidia.
Spine Issues in Guinea Pigs
A guide to spinal issues in guinea pigs, highlighting their fragile skeletal structure and the severe risks posed by improper handling, falls, and the use of exercise wheels.
Stroke in Guinea Pigs
Understanding strokes in guinea pigs — causes, symptoms, emergency response, treatment, and recovery.
Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome (WHS)
An in-depth guide to Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome (WHS), a progressive, degenerative neurological disease in hedgehogs, covering its signs, progression, and the current understanding of the condition.