Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Mammal

List of Contributors xv

Preface xvi

About the Companion Website xvii

Section I: Chinchillas

Alopecia 2

Anorexia and Pseudoanorexia 5

Antibiotic-Associated Enterotoxemia 8

Congestive Heart Failure 11

Constipation (Lack of Fecal Production) 13

Dental Malocclusion 16

Dermatophytosis 18

Diarrhea 21

Dyspnea and Tachypnea 24

Dystocia and Disorders of Pregnancy 28

Dysuria, Hematuria, and Pollakiuria 30

Gastrointestinal Stasis and Dilation 34

Giardiasis 38

Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 39

Otitis Media and Interna 42

Penile Disorders: Phimosis, Paraphimosis, and Balanoposthitis 45

Polyuria and Polydipsia 47

Urolithiasis 50

Weight Loss and Cachexia 53

Section II: Ferrets

Ferret Adrenal Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) 58

Aleutian Disease Virus (Parvovirus) 61

Alopecia 63

Anorexia 65

Ascites 67

Ataxia 69

Bradyarrhythmias 71

Canine Distemper Virus 73

Chordomas 75

Clostridial Enterotoxicosis 76

Coccidiosis 78

Congestive Heart Failure 79

Coughing 82

Cryptosporidiosis 84

Dermatophytosis 85

Diarrhea 87

Disseminated Idiopathic Myofasciitis (DIM) 90

Dyschezia and Hematochezia 92

Dysphagia 94

Dysuria and Pollakiuria 96

Dyspnea and Tachypnea 98

Ear Mites 100

Eosinophillic Gastroenteritis 101

Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis 103

Ferret Systemic Coronavirus (FRSCV) 106

Fleas and Flea Infestation 108

Gastritis 110

Gastroduodenal Ulcers 113

Gastrointestinal and Esophageal Foreign Bodies 116

Giardiasis 119

Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease 120

Heartworm Disease 121

Helicobacter Mustelae 123

Hyperestrogenism 125

Hypoglycemia 128

Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Toxicity 130

Inflammatory Bowel Disease 132

Influenza Virus 134

Insulinoma 136

Liver Disease 139

Lower Urinary Tract Infection 141

Lymphadenopathy (Lymphadenomegaly) 143

Lymphoma 145

Lymphoplasmacytic Enteritis and Gastroenteritis 148

Mast Cell Tumors 150

Megaesophagus 151

Melena 153

Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 155

Neoplasia, Digestive System 157

Neoplasia, Integumentary 159

Neoplasia, Musculoskeletal, and Nervous System 160

Obesity 161

Otitis Externa and Media 163

Section III: Guinea Pigs

Paraurethral Cysts (Urogenital Cystic Disease) 165

Paresis and Paralysis 169

Petechia/Ecchymosis/Bruising 171

Pleural Effusion 173

Pneumonia 175

Pododermatitis and Nail Bed Disorders 177

Polyuria and Polydipsia 179

Proliferative Bowel Disease 181

Prostatomegaly 183

Pruritus 186

Ptyalism 188

Rabies 190

Rectal and Anal Prolapse 192

Regurgitation 193

Renal Cysts 195

Renal Failure 196

Renomegaly 199

Salmonellosis 201

Sarcoptic Mange 203

Splenomegaly 205

Swollen Vulva 207

Tachyarrhythmias 209

Urethral Obstruction 211

Urolithiasis 214

Vaccine Reaction 217

Vaginal Discharge 219

Vomiting 221

Weight Loss and Cachexia 224

Abscesses 228

Alopecia 232

Anorexia and Pseudoanorexia 235

Antibiotic-Associated Enterotoxemia 238

Ataxia 241

Cardiac and Pericaridial Disease 245

Cardiomyopathy, Dilated (DCM), Hypertrophic (HCM), and Restrictive (RCM) 248

Cervical Lymphadenitis 251

Cheilitis 254

Chlamydiosis 256

Conjunctivitis 258

Constipation (Lack of Fecal Production) 261

Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Masses 265

Dental Malocclusion 269

Dermatophytosis 272

Diarrhea 274

Dyspnea and Tachypnea 277

Dystocia 280

Dysuria, Hematuria, and Pollakiuria 282

Epiphora 286

Exophthalmos and Orbital Diseases 289

Fleas and Flea Infestation 292

Gastric Dilation/Gastric Dilitation Volvulus 293

Gastrointestinal Hypomotility and Gastrointestinal Stasis 296

Head Tilt (Vestibular Disease) 299

Heat stroke 302

Hypercalciuria and Urolithiasis 305

Hyperthyroidism 309

Hypovitaminosis C (Scurvy) 312

Lice and Mites 314

Lower Urinary Tract Infection 317

Mastitis 321

Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 323

Otitis Media and Interna 327

Ovarian Cysts 330

Paresis and Paralysis 333

Pea Eye 336

Perineal Sac Impaction 338

Polyuria and Polydipsia 340

Pneumonia 343

Pododermatitis (Bumblefoot) 346

Pregnancy Toxemia 349

Pruritus 352

Pyometra and Nonneoplastic Uterine Disorders 355

Rhinitis and Sinusitis 358

Seizures 361

Stertor and Stridor 364

Tyzzer’s Disease 367

Urinary Tract Obstruction 369

Vaginal Discharge 373

Weight Loss and Cachexia 376

Section IV: Hedgehogs

Alopecia and Quill Loss 380

Anorexia and Pseudoanorexia 382

Ataxia 384

Cardiomyopathy 386

Conjunctivitis 388

Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Masses 390

Dental Disease 392

Dermatophytosis 394

Dyspnea and Tachypnea 396

Dysuria and Hematuria 399

Ectoparasites 401

Exophthalmos and Orbital Diseases 403

Female Reproductive Tract Disorders 405

Head Tilt (Vestibular Disease) 407

Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 409

Neoplasia 411

Obesity 413

Vomiting and Diarrhea 415

Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome 418

Section V: Rabbits

Abscesses 422

Alopecia 426

Anorexia and Pseudoanorexia 428

Anterior Uveitis 431

Arthritis—Osteoarthritis 434

Arthritis—Septic 436

Ataxia 438

Cataracts 440

Cheyletiellosis and L. Gibbus (Fur Mites) 442

Cheek Teeth (Premolar and Molar) Malocclusion 444

Clostridial Enteritis/Enterotoxicosis 448

Coccidiosis 451

Congestive Heart Failure 453

Conjunctivitis 456

Constipation (Lack of Fecal Production) 459

Dermatophytosis 463

Diarrhea, Acute 465

Diarrhea—Chronic, Intermittent 468

Dyspnea and Tachypnea 470

Dysuria and Pollakiuria 473

Ear Mites 476

Encephalitozoonosis 478

Encephalitis and Meningoencephalitis 481

Epiphora 484

Facial Nerve Paresis/Paralysis 487

Fleas and Flea Infestation 490

Gastric Dilation (Bloat) 492

Gastrointestinal Hypomotility, and Gastrointestinal Stasis 496

Head Tilt (Vestibular Disease) 500

Heatstroke and Heat Stress 504

Hematuria 506

Herpes Simplex 508

Hypercalciuria (Bladder Sludge) and Urolithiasis 510

Incisor Malocclusion and Overgrowth 513

Incontinence, Urinary 516

Lameness 518

Lead Toxicity 520

Liver Lobe Torsion 522

Mastitis, Cystic, and Septic 524

Mammary Tumors 526

Myxomatosis 528

Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 529

Neck and Back Pain 532

Obesity 534

Otitis Externa and Media 536

Otitis Media and Interna 539

Paresis and Paralysis 542

Pasteurellosis 545

Pinworms (Oxyurids) 548

Pneumonia (Lower Respiratory Tract Infection) 549

Poisoning (Intoxication) 551

Polyuria and Polydipsia 553

Pruritus 555

Ptyalism (Slobbers) 557

Pyoderma 560

Pyometra and Nonneoplastic Endometrial Disorders 563

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) 565

Red Eye 567

Renal Failure 570

Rhinitis and Sinusitis 573

Seizures 576

Shope Papilloma Virus 579

Spondylosis Deformans and Spinal Arthritis 580

Testicular Tumors 582

Thymoma and Thymic Lymphoma 583

Treponematosis (Rabbit Syphilis) 585

Ulcerative Pododermatitis (Sore Hocks) 586

Uterine Adenocarcinoma 589

Vaginal Discharge 591

Vertebral Fracture or Luxation 593

Weight Loss and Cachexia 595

Section VI: Rodents

Acute Respiratory Distress 598

Alopecia 601

Amyloidosis 604

Anorexia and Pseudoanorexia 606

Ascites and Abdominal Distension 609

Ataxia 611

Cheek Pouch Disorders (Hamsters) 613

Congestive Heart Failure 615

Constipation (Lack of Fecal Production) 618

Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Masses 621

Dermatophytosis 623

Diarrhea 625

Section VII: Sugar Gliders

Dysuria and Pollakiuria 629

Ectoparasites 631

Exophthalmos and Orbital Diseases 633

Head Tilt (Vestibular Disease) 637

Hematuria 639

Hyperadrenocorticism 641

Incisor Malocclusion and Overgrowth 643

Intestinal Parasitism 645

Lower Urinary Tract Infection 647

Mammary Tumors 649

Mycoplasmosis and Chronic Respiratory Disease 652

Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 655

Otitis Media and Interna 657

Ovarian Cysts 659

Pneumonia 661

Polyuria and Polydipsia 664

Pruritus 666

Rectal Prolapse 668

Red Tears (Chromodacryorrhea) 671

Renal Failure 673

Scent Gland Disorders 676

Sialodacryoadenitis Virus 678

Tyzzer’s Disease 680

Ulcerative Pododermatitis (Bumblefoot) 682

Uterine Disorders 684

Vaginal Discharge 686

Weight Loss and Cachexia 689

Alopecia 692

Anorexia and Pseudoanorexia 694

Conjunctivitis 696

Constipation (Lack of Fecal Production) 699

Dental Disease 702

Diarrhea 704

Dysuria and Hematuria 707

Exophthalmos and Orbital Diseases 709

Female Reproductive Disorders 712

Nasal Discharge and Sneezing 715

Nutritional Osteodystrophy 717

Obesity 720

Paracloacal Gland Disorders 722

Paresis and Paralysis 724

Penile Prolapse 727

Seizures and Tremors 729

Self-Mutilation 731

Appendices

Appendix I: Common Dosages for Chinchillas 734

Appendix II: Common Dosages for Ferrets 737

Appendix III: Common Dosages for Guinea Pigs 744

Appendix IV: Common Dosages for Hedgehogs 747

Appendix V: Common Dosages for Rabbits 752

Appendix VI: Common Dosages for Selected Rodent Species 757

Appendix VII: Common Dosages for Sugar Gliders 766

Appendix VIII: Sugar Gliders 767

Index 769