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Abscesses are one of the most common and difficult clinical problems in rabbits.
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Common conditions of pet rodents include respiratory diseases, anorexia and lethargy, overgrown teeth, and tumours.
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Common conditions of pet rabbits include snuffles, gut stasis, abnormal caecotrophs, parasites, dental disease, uterine cancer, and sore hocks.
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A mouse's lifespan is only 18-36 months so ageing changes and natural fatal conditions such as tumours are fairly common.
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A rat's lifespan is only 18-48 months so ageing changes and natural fatal conditions such as tumours are fairly common.
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If you think your pet is unwell, you must take it to your veterinarian for prompt attention. ANY deviation from normal should be a cause for concern and requires immediate evaluation by your veterinarian.
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Dacryocystitis refers to infection and inflammation of the tear duct. It is a common problem in the rabbit and is often a primary reason for presentation to the veterinary hospital.
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The rabbit's teeth grow continuously throughout life in order to cope with constantly grinding food. This applies to both incisors (front teeth) and molars and premolars (back teeth).
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This disease is caused by a microsporidian protozoan parasite, Encephalitozoon cuniculi. It is an intracellular parasite that preferentially colonises the kidneys, eyes and brain.
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Adrenal disease describes tumours or hypertrophy (excess growth) of the adrenal gland(s). Tumours may be benign (adenoma) or malignant (adenocarcinoma).