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Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract
; 23(3): 567-593, 2020 Sep.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32778231
RESUMO
Specialized veterinary care needed for geriatric rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas is described along with medical conditions common in this age group. Clinical signs of pain, safe analgesics, therapeutics, and alternative modalities are outlined along with guidelines for end-of-life care and decision-making. A handout containing advice for small mammal herbivore clients with geriatric pets is included.