Cause and Possible Treatments of Foot Lesions in Captive Syrian Hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus)

Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) run extensively in exercise wheels. This running may cause paw lesions. Three treatments of these wounds (topical application of vitamin E, wheel blocking, and a combination of both) were compared using both sexes. A pretreatment period with or without wheels l...

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Main Authors: Mélisa Veillette, Julie Guitard, Stéphan G. Reebs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/951708
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