Problem-Oriented Approach in Exotic Companion Mammals

Dario d'Ovidio; Stephen White; Domenico Santoro

doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2023.01.003

Problem-Oriented Approach in Exotic Companion Mammals

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2023 May;26(2):309-326. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2023.01.003.

Authors

Dario d'Ovidio¹, Stephen White², Domenico Santoro³

Affiliations

¹ Private Practitioner, Via C. Colombo 118, Arzano, Naples 80022, Italy; Anicura Clinica Veterinaria Malpensa, Samarate, Italy. Electronic address: dariodovidio@yahoo.it.
² Dermatology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, 2108 Tupper Hall, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
³ Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 Southwest 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.

PMID: 36965873
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2023.01.003

Abstract

Dermatologic disorders are some of the most common conditions affecting exotic companion mammals. This article provides a clinical approach of the conditions presenting with alopecia, pruritus, scaling/crusting, erosion/ulceration, and nodules in order to select and interpret the appropriate diagnostic tests to achieve a diagnosis for a successful treatment.

Keywords: Dermatology; Exotic companion mammals; Ferrets; Management; Rabbit; Rodents; Skin disease.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Ferrets
Mammals*
Pets*