The small mammal market is rapidly growing and new items are available frequently. Veterinarians seeing these pets must be up-to-date about what is available, what is suitable for the pet and the owners’ lifestyle and how to evaluate the items that accompany these pets on trips to your office.
Source: Veterinary Medicine, November 7, 2017.
Because small mammals spend most of their time within a constrained cage environment for their safety, the challenge for veterinarians and owners is to ensure that these animals have opportunities to engage in species-specific behaviors that improve their overall well-being.