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- - Cystic ovarian disease is the most common reproductive issue in female guinea pigs, often accompanied by uterine problems and showing symptoms like decreased appetite, lethargy, hunched posture, and abdominal swelling.
- - Additional signs may include hair loss on the flank and abdomen, changes in nipples, clitoral enlargement, reduced fertility, and behavioral shifts.
- - Diagnosis typically involves abdominal ultrasound or surgery, with recommended treatment being surgical options like ovariohysterectomy or ovariectomy.
Article Abstract
Cystic ovarian disease is the most common reproductive tract disorder in female guinea pigs, and concurrent uterine pathology may also be present. Nonspecific clinical signs include decreased appetite, lethargy, hunched posture, weight gain, palpable mass(es) in the midabdomen, and progressive abdominal distension. Additionally, bilateral, nonpruritic alopecia of the flank and ventral abdomen; hyperkeratosis, crusting, and/or hyperpigmentation of nipples; clitoral hypertrophy; reduced fertility; and behavioral changes may also be appreciated. Confirmation of disease is most often made with abdominal ultrasound but may also occur during exploratory abdominal surgery. Recommended treatment is surgical management with ovariohysterectomy or ovariectomy.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2024.07.004 | DOI Listing |
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