TY - JOUR
T1 - Reproductive Disorders in Pet Rodents
AU - Martorell, Jaume
PY - 2017/5/1
Y1 - 2017/5/1
N2 - © 2016 Elsevier Inc. Reproduction diseases are common presentations in small rodents. Some can be presented to the clinician as an emergency where a fast and effective treatment is required. This article presents an overview of reproductive disorders in these species. Diseases affecting the ovary, uterus, testicles, and mammary gland are developed in rats, mice, hamsters, and gerbils: inflammatory, infectious, and neoplasia. Clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment information are included. Some specific indications about the surgical reproduction procedures are described. Literature regarding reproductive disorders exists for squirrels and prairie dogs. Brief information about the normal anatomy of the reproductive system is given.
AB - © 2016 Elsevier Inc. Reproduction diseases are common presentations in small rodents. Some can be presented to the clinician as an emergency where a fast and effective treatment is required. This article presents an overview of reproductive disorders in these species. Diseases affecting the ovary, uterus, testicles, and mammary gland are developed in rats, mice, hamsters, and gerbils: inflammatory, infectious, and neoplasia. Clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment information are included. Some specific indications about the surgical reproduction procedures are described. Literature regarding reproductive disorders exists for squirrels and prairie dogs. Brief information about the normal anatomy of the reproductive system is given.
KW - Gerbil
KW - Hamster
KW - Mammary gland
KW - Mouse
KW - Rat
KW - Reproductive disorder
KW - Rodent
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85015778976
U2 - 10.1016/j.cvex.2016.11.015
DO - 10.1016/j.cvex.2016.11.015
M3 - Review article
SN - 1094-9194
VL - 20
SP - 589
EP - 608
JO - Veterinary Clinics of North America - Exotic Animal Practice
JF - Veterinary Clinics of North America - Exotic Animal Practice
IS - 2
ER -