Riesenhamsterratten als Patienten in der Heimtierpraxis – Untersuchung und häufige Erkrankungen

Riesenhamsterratten sind seltene Patienten in der Heimtierpraxis, über deren Biologie und Erkrankungen bisher nur sehr wenig bekannt ist. In diesem Artikel erfahren Sie mehr über Handling, diagnostische und therapeutische Möglichkeiten sowie häufige Erkrankungen dieser exotischen Nager.

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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
03. April 2023

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