Mother-young bonding is a process by which the young establish social preferences for their
mother. It fosters reproductive success and the survival of offspring by providing food, heat …

Pet rodents admitted to the veterinary clinic for skin disease can present challenges for the
veterinary practitioner. Dermatologic conditions in rodents are often multifactorial, typically …

The growing interest in human-grade total body positron emission tomography (PET)
systems has also application in small animal research. Due to the existing limitations in …

Respiratory diseases (especially pneumonia) are very common disorders in pet rats. The
suspected diagnosis is mostly based on the clinical signs, thoracic auscultation, and thoracic …

The maternal pregnancy outcomes following the in-utero exposure to lamotrigine (LAMT), a
second-generation anticonvulsant medicine, have not been well elucidated. Lamotrigine is …

Cranial dura mater is a dense interwoven vascularized connective tissue that helps regulate
neurocranial remodeling by responding to strains from the growing brain. Previous ex vivo …

Background Rats are a common model for diabetes mellitus in humans, but spontaneous
diabetes in pet rats has not been described. Case Description A 1-year, 5-month-old, intact …

Lead exposure is a significant health concern, ranking among the top 10 most harmful
substances for humans. There are no safe levels of lead exposure, and it affects multiple …

The histoqualitative teratogenic effects of lamotrigine, a second-line anticonvulsant
medicine, on the developing fetal brain structures when exposed in utero in a time-and dose …

The exotic animal veterinarian is likely comfortable with the medicine of individually owned
animals, but may not be familiar with the treatment of exotic companion mammal herds. The …