A Guide to Respiratory Infections (URIs) in Rats
Respiratory illness is one of the most common health issues affecting pet rats. Nearly all domestic rats are carriers of Mycoplasma pulmonis, the primary bacterium responsible for these infections...
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Bordetella in Guinea Pigs
Bordetella bronchiseptica is a bacterium that causes respiratory disease in a variety of animals. While it is most commonly known as a cause of 'kennel cough' in dogs, it can be a life-threatening...
Common Health Issues in Chinchillas
An overview of the most common health issues affecting pet chinchillas, including dental disease, bloat, ringworm, and heat stroke, with a focus on prevention and recognizing early warning signs.
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 Gerbils
An overview of the most common health issues affecting pet gerbils, including respiratory infections, scent gland tumors, tail slip, and Tyzzer's disease.
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 Hamsters
An overview of the most common health issues affecting pet hamsters, including the critical emergency of wet tail, respiratory infections, and common tumors.
Common Health Issues in Mice
An overview of the most common health issues affecting pet mice, with a focus on the pervasive nature of respiratory disease (Mycoplasma), their high rate of tumors, and common parasites.
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.
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.
Eye & Vision Issues in Gerbils
A guide to common eye and vision issues in gerbils, explaining the significance of porphyrin (red tears), the causes of eye infections, and how to prevent irritation.
Mycoplasma in Rats: An Essential Guide
If you're a rat owner, you've likely heard the term 'myco.' Mycoplasma pulmonis is a species of bacteria that is the primary cause of chronic respiratory disease (CRD) in pet rats. It's a pervasive...
Respiratory Infections in Chinchillas
Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of respiratory infections in chinchillas, including bacterial pneumonia and environmental risk factors.
Respiratory Issues in Chinchillas
A guide to respiratory infections in chinchillas, covering the causes, signs of illness, and the importance of a clean, well-ventilated environment for prevention.
Respiratory Issues in Degus
A guide to respiratory infections in degus, covering the causes, signs of illness, and the importance of a clean, well-ventilated environment for prevention.
Respiratory Issues in Ferrets
A guide to respiratory issues in ferrets, covering their unique susceptibility to the human influenza virus, as well as other causes of respiratory distress like pneumonia and heart disease.
Respiratory Issues in Gerbils
A guide to respiratory infections in gerbils, covering the common causes, signs of illness, and the importance of a clean, well-ventilated environment and proper bedding for prevention.
Respiratory Issues in Guinea Pigs
A guide to respiratory infections in guinea pigs, covering the common bacterial causes, signs of illness, and the importance of prompt veterinary treatment.
Respiratory Issues in Hamsters
A guide to respiratory infections in hamsters, covering the common causes like bedding and stress, the signs of illness, and the importance of prompt veterinary care.
Respiratory Issues in Hedgehogs
A guide to respiratory infections in hedgehogs, covering the common causes, signs of illness, and the importance of prompt veterinary care.
Respiratory Issues in Mice (Mycoplasmosis)
An in-depth look at chronic respiratory disease in pet mice, caused by Mycoplasma pulmonis, covering the signs, triggers, and management of this common and persistent condition.
Respiratory Issues in Rabbits ("Snuffles")
An in-depth guide to upper respiratory infections (Snuffles) in rabbits, caused by Pasteurella multocida and other bacteria, covering the signs, progression, and treatment of this common and often chronic condition.
Respiratory Issues in Rats (Mycoplasmosis)
An in-depth guide to chronic respiratory disease in pet rats, caused by Mycoplasma pulmonis, covering the signs, triggers, and lifelong management of this ubiquitous condition.