Bumblefoot

Blair, Jennifer

doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2013.05.002

Cited by 35 publications

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“…We also were concerned that prolonged exposure to urine, feces, and wet conditions would lead to pododermatitis in the mice, but these changes were never observed. 2 Changing the SBS daily was impractical, nor did we think it would resolve the basic issue of the failure of the SBS to wick away urine. Therefore, we did not evaluate daily SBS cage changes.…”

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confidence: 99%

Evaluation of a Synthetic Bedding Substrate for Mice (Mus musculus)

Bellin

Reitnauer

Gomez

et al. 2019

j am assoc lab anim sci

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This study compared a synthetic bedding substrate (SBS), which has the potential to be a particulate-free animal bedding system, with the standard woodchip bedding. The objective was to demonstrate that the SBS is habitable for mice and reduces particulates to levels that would not contaminate the eye or potentially induce ocular (corneal) injury. Newly weaned mice were placed in either standard woodchip bedding or SBS. All mice were monitored regarding overall health (appearance, food and water intake, natural behavior, clinical signs, and provoked behavior) to verify their ability to adjust to the bedding. At 8 to 10 wk of age, the mice underwent slit-lamp evaluation for ocular (corneal) abnormalities. Results showed significant differences in body weight and overall health between bedding groups. The incidence of ocular abnormalities did not differ significantly between groups. We conclude that, without modifications and more testing, SBS is not a favorable bedding for mice, and results were inconclusive regarding its use as a bedding to preclude ocular contamination.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of a Synthetic Bedding Substrate for Mice (Mus musculus)

Bellin

Reitnauer

Gomez

et al. 2019

j am assoc lab anim sci

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“…However, guinea pigs still require space to exercise and their welfare may be compromised if they are predominantly left in their hutch or enclosure. The floor of guinea pig cages should be smooth and solid as housing guinea pigs on wire mesh can cause injury to the feet and subsequent pododermatitis [101]. …”

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ExNOTic: Should We Be Keeping Exotic Pets?

Grant

Montrose

Wills

2017

Animals

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There has been a recent trend towards keeping non-traditional companion animals, also known as exotic pets. These pets include parrots, reptiles, amphibians and rabbits, as well as small species of rodent such as degus and guinea pigs. Many of these exotic pet species are not domesticated, and often have special requirements in captivity, which many owners do not have the facilities or knowledge to provide. Keeping animals in settings to which they are poorly adapted is a threat to their welfare. Additionally, owner satisfaction with the animal may be poor due to a misalignment of expectations, which further impacts on welfare, as it may lead to repeated rehoming or neglect. We investigate a range of commonly kept exotic species in terms of their suitability as companion animals from the point of view of animal welfare and owner satisfaction, and make recommendations on the suitability of various species as pets.

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“…Key bacterial pathogens that have been associated with upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) and pneumonia in guinea pigs include Streptococcus equi subs zooepidemicus , Streptococcus pneumoniae and Bordetella bronchiseptica [4]. Salmonella infections have been reported in research colonies, and Staphlyococcus aureus can result in acute dermatitis of the forepaws in animals kept in inappropriate housing or environments with poor husbandry [5]. Chlamydial conjunctivitis can also occur in guinea pigs, particularly alongside respiratory tract disease [4].…”

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Frequency of Owner-Reported Bacterial Infections in Pet Guinea Pigs

Roberts-Steel

Oxley²,

Carroll

et al. 2019

Animals

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Simple SummaryGuinea pigs are common pets but are susceptible to a range of diseases, some of which can be rapidly fatal without prompt veterinary attention. Bacterial infections are one cause of respiratory and gastrointestinal disease in guinea pigs, but few studies have reported how commonly these infections occur in pet guinea pigs or which types of bacterial infection are most often seen. A survey of guinea pig owners was conducted to assess the types of infections and signs of illness pet guinea pigs had suffered from. From the 524 responses it was determined that just under 40% of owners reported that their guinea pig had been diagnosed with a bacterial infection by their veterinarian. Upper respiratory tract infections were most common followed by urinary tract infections and gastrointestinal infections. Guinea pigs may not tolerate some antimicrobial drugs well due to disruption of the bacteria within their gut, therefore treatment of these types of infection can be challenging even if diagnosed early. Based on the frequency of bacterial infections reported by owners in this study, it is suggested that guinea pig owners practice good hygiene and husbandry and remain vigilant for signs of ill health in their pets.AbstractDomestic guinea pigs suffer morbidity and mortality due to a range of bacterial infections amongst other causes. Microorganisms such as Bordetella bronchiseptica and Streptococcus pneumoniae are commonly implicated in respiratory disease; however, there is a lack of research surrounding the prevalence of these bacterial infections. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency with which owners reported bacterial infections in pet guinea pigs and to assess owner knowledge of correct husbandry practices to inform prevention of the development of bacterial infections. An online questionnaire, consisting of 30 questions was promoted to guinea pig owners. Of all respondents (n = 524), 39.39% reported that their guinea pig(s) had been clinically diagnosed with a bacterial infection, with upper respiratory tract infections the most commonly reported (46.95%), followed by urinary tract (15.49%) and then gastrointestinal infections (11.73%). Owners demonstrated knowledge of correct husbandry practices and there was no significant effect (p = 0.475) of owner knowledge on having owned a guinea pig with a bacterial infection. Bacterial infections may be more common in guinea pigs than was previously thought. Further research is required to understand why bacterial infections are common in pet guinea pigs and to help owners to prevent and recognize these infections.

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Bumblefoot

Cited by 35 publications

References 8 publications

Evaluation of a Synthetic Bedding Substrate for Mice (Mus musculus)

Evaluation of a Synthetic Bedding Substrate for Mice (Mus musculus)

ExNOTic: Should We Be Keeping Exotic Pets?

Frequency of Owner-Reported Bacterial Infections in Pet Guinea Pigs

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