Pathology of Small Mammal Pets

Overview:
A pathology reference covering the diseases of small mammal pets such as rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice, hamsters and hedgehogs. It describes gross and histopathological lesions of infectious, metabolic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases by species. Necropsy techniques and species-specific normal findings are explained. It supports accurate post-mortem and biopsy diagnosis in exotic practice.

Key Topics Covered:

• Necropsy technique for small mammals
• Rabbit diseases (E. cuniculi, pasteurellosis, uterine adenocarcinoma)
• Ferret diseases (insulinoma, adrenal disease, lymphoma)
• Guinea pig and chinchilla pathology
• Rodent infectious and neoplastic diseases
• Hedgehog and other species pathology

Target Audience:
Veterinary Pathologists, Exotic Animal Veterinarians, Residents