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Guinea Pigs (Laboratory) - Pathology (view source)
Revision as of 17:06, 21 October 2010
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===Alopecia===
===Alopecia===
Alopecia usually occurs hormonally, during pregnancy or post-natally. In most cases the hair loss will not be accompanied by pruritis. Bilateral symmetrical alopecia can be seen in older females suffering with ovarian cysts. Post-parturition hair loss is often bilaterally on the flanks and ventral abdomen.<br />
Alopecia usually occurs hormonally, during pregnancy or post-natally. In most cases the hair loss will not be accompanied by pruritis. Bilateral symmetrical alopecia can be seen in older females suffering with ovarian cysts. Post-parturition hair loss is often bilaterally on the flanks and ventral abdomen.<br />
===Liver Disease===
Hair loss is a common cause of hair loss once parasitic and fungal infections have been removed. During liver disease the overall fur covering is sparse and the skin is thickened. Often this general hair loss is accompanied with seborrhea. <br />
===Scurvy===
Inadequate provision of vitamin C can cause hair loss and would usually be associated with weight loss, lameness, weakness and bleeding from the gums. <br />
===Abscesses===
Abscessess are mainly caused by fighting and various types of bacteria have been isolated as the causal agent. These include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pasteurella multocida, Corynebacterium pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp. and other Enterobacteria. There will be localised swelling and most abcessess occur in the throat area.
==Reproductive System==
==Reproductive System==