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Veterinary sites
- Adrenal Associated Endocrinopathy in the Domestic Ferret
From the Ferret Pathology Home Page by Bruce H. Williams, DVM, DACVP
- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
- American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians
- American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
- American Ferret Association
- American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners
- American Society of Primatologists
- American Zoo and Aquarium Association
- Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV)
- AZA Wildlife Contraception Center
Healthy captive animal populations require careful reproductive management to maintain genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding. Contraception helps scientists facilitate controlled pairings while still allowing individuals to live in natural social and family groups. Site contains the current contraception guidelines.
- Clinical Pathology Of Exotic Animals
This University of Pennsylvania website includes reference ranges for birds (passerines and psittacines), rodents, rabbits, and ferrets; case-simulations; and information on venipuncture, maximum blood volume collection, and sample submission.
- Controversy and Confusion in Interpretation of Ferret Clinical Pathology
From the Ferret Pathology Home Page by Bruce H. Williams, DVM, DACVP
- Ectoparasites Of Rodents And Rabbits
This site identifies ectoparasites of rabbits and rodents using both photos and photomicrographs. Three sections include: fur mites, burrowing/mange mites, and lice.
- Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis
From the Ferret Pathology Home Page by Bruce H. Williams, DVM, DACVP
- Ferret Pathology
Ferret disease information section from the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.
- Lymphosarcoma
From the Ferret Pathology Home Page by Bruce H. Williams, DVM, DACVP
- Mast cell tumors
From the Ferret Pathology Home Page by Bruce H. Williams, DVM, DACVP
- Natural Pathogens of Laboratory Mice, Rats, and Rabbits and Their Effects on Research
Article from Clinical Microbiology Reviews.
- Oral Health for the Rabbit
A two part article discussing the prevention and treatment of malocclusion and molar spurs in rabbits.
- Proceedings of International Virtual Conferences in Veterinary Medicine: (IVCVM 1999) Diseases of Exotic Animals and Wildlife
- Radiographic Anatomy Of Exotic Pets
Website developed by Dr. Karen Rosenthal and David Bessler, University of Pennsylvania CVM, includes normal radiographic anatomy of six exotic species, along with six case reports. The Summon Guru button and the Bird Head button are navigation aids.
- Squamous cell carcinoma
From the Ferret Pathology Home Page by Bruce H. Williams, DVM, DACVP
Human sites
General sites
- Electronic Zoo / NetVet - Ferret Page
- Electronic Zoo / NetVet -Rabbit Page
- Ferret Central
- Gerbil Species Information
There are about 90 species of Gerbils and Jirds. This site provides nice photographs and general information about each species.
- Hamster home page
A collection of hamstery resources found on the Internet - some useful, some useless, and some humorous.
- Husbandry Manual For Small Felids
American Zoo and Aquarium Association, Felid Taxon Advisory Group. Covers Nutrition, Housing, Contraception, Medical Needs, Etc.
- Just the Rats
Care of ratties, health info. Fact sheets on rat diseases. Several published rat health articles. Links to rescues & clubs. Photos!
- Monarch Watch
Monarch Watch is a cooperative network of students, teachers, volunteers and researchers dedicated to the study of the Monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus, and its spectacular fall migration.
- People for Domestic Skunks
- Skunks as Pets
- The Duchess Fund
Includes a medical database for potbellied pigs to assist veterinarians in their treatment of them, as well as other information on keeping miniature pigs as pets.
- The Ferret Owner's Manual
This booklet summarizes a few of the more important things that you need to know about your new companion.
- The House Rabbit Society
The House Rabbit Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that rescues rabbits and educates the public on rabbit care. There's lots of information on rabbit care and behavior on the site
- Wild Felid Contraception
A Friendly Reminder: You are ultimately responsible for the care of your patients. Recommendations and discussions of cases should be considered as recommendations by colleagues for you to consider in your case management decisions. Dosages should be confirmed prior to dispensing medications.
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