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Showing the 40 most recently added of 581 · Exotics · updated 20 Oct 2026, 14:24 UTC

Journal article

Establishment of an ultrasound-guided rabbit model of hepatic inflammatory pseudotumor and contrast-enhanced ultrasound pattern analysis

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026

Liu ZL, Zhang Q, Lu Q, et al.
- Internal Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Exotics
PMID 42877521 DOI 10.3389/fvets.2026.1904243 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Lidocaine-ketamine-propofol total intravenous anesthesia in two chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera)

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia · 2026 Sep 25

Kopp L
- Anesthesia
- Exotics
PMID 42854357 DOI 10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101371 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Compartment-specific placental adaptation following feed restriction and refeeding in rabbits: implications for fetal development, reproductive performance and postnatal offspring viability

Theriogenology · 2026 Oct 1

Arias Álvarez M, Hamze JG, Bermejo-Álvarez P, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42854264 DOI 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118234 View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Listeria monocytogenes septicemia and fetal maceration in long-tailed chinchillas (Chinchilla laniger) in Argentina

Veterinary research communications · 2026 Oct 9

Sosa E, Cantón G, Campero C, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42853341 DOI 10.1007/s11259-026-11575-9 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Cardiovascular effects of increasing doses of glycopyrrolate in anesthetized New Zealand white rabbits

American journal of veterinary research · 2026 Aug 7

Marchiori JJM, Sanchez A, Beaufrère H, et al.
- Cardiology
- Anesthesia
- Exotics
PMID 42843405 DOI 10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0187 View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Fascia lata autograft for recurrent inguinal hernia repair in a geriatric pet rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus): a case report

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026

Bel LV, Ofrim M, Creț A, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42840619 DOI 10.3389/fvets.2026.1913360 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Review

Gastrointestinal and hepatic endoparasites of domestic guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus (Linnaeus, 1758)): Diversity, diagnosis, epidemiology, and clinical relevance

Veterinary parasitology · 2026 Oct 2

Banasiak D, Jańczak D, Tumialis D
- Internal Medicine
- Farm Animal
- Exotics
PMID 42837729 DOI 10.1016/j.vetpar.2026.110938 View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Mammary secretory carcinoma in a female domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus): histopathological and immunohistochemical features

Veterinary research communications · 2026 Oct 6

Nunes MM, Oliveira ES, Wronski JG, et al.
- Oncology
- Exotics
PMID 42836885 DOI 10.1007/s11259-026-11513-9 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Early gonadal development and effects of 17α-methyltestosterone-induced sex reversal on physiological parameters and gonadal gene expression in snakeskin gourami

Theriogenology · 2026 Sep 18

Zhang M, Kabpha A, Kiatmontri J, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42833060 DOI 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118186 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Probiotics supplements on fattening guinea pigs: effects on carcass traits and non-carcass components

Tropical animal health and production · 2026 Oct 5

Miranda-Yuquilema JE, Sánchez-Macías D, Vizuete-Cajo J, et al.
- Farm Animal
- Exotics
PMID 42831970 DOI 10.1007/s11250-026-05365-3 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Potential genotoxic, apoptotic, inflammatory and biochemical effects of long-term propofol anaesthesia in rabbit tissues

Veterinary journal · 2026 Oct 2

Uçkan EM, Yusufoğlu F, Demirtürk Z, et al.
- Anesthesia
- Exotics
PMID 42826837 DOI 10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106912 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Detection and Characterisation of The 'A' Variant of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHDVa, GI.1a) Over a Decade (2013-2023) in Italy

Transboundary and emerging diseases · 2026

Di Giovanni V, Bazzucchi M, Capucci L, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42817573 DOI 10.1155/tbed/8762378 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Portable blood glucose meters do not reliably detect hypoglycemia in ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) compared with a point-of-care chemistry analyzer

American journal of veterinary research · 2026 Sep 30

Rollins K, Rishniw M, Donnelly TM, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42815528 DOI 10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0224 View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Fatal coinfection by Mycobacterium fortuitum and Epicoccum sp. with concurrent severe coccidial enteritis in an olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea)

Veterinary research communications · 2026 Sep 29

Goldberg DW, da Nóbrega DF, Bracarense APFRL, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42809167 DOI 10.1007/s11259-026-11549-x Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Outbreak of an Emerging Recombinant of Myxoma Virus ha-MYXV in European Brown Hares (Lepus europaeus) in Austria

Transboundary and emerging diseases · 2026

Auer A, Kugler S, Papadopoulos M, et al.

PMID 42802706 DOI 10.1155/tbed/7125710 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Combined Effects of Nano-Zinc Oxide and Sesame Oil on Growth Performance, Antioxidant Defense, and Mineral Metabolism in Growing Rabbits

Veterinary sciences · 2026 Sep 9

Abdel-Wareth AAA, Fawaz MA, El-Sayed HGM, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42797964 DOI 10.3390/vetsci13090929 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Bilateral Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Thoracic Plane Block as Part of a Multimodal Analgesic Plan in Two Rabbits Undergoing Median Sternotomy

Veterinary sciences · 2026 Aug 26

Melega I, Creț A, Turcu MC, et al.
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Anesthesia
- Exotics
PMID 42797899 DOI 10.3390/vetsci13090863 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Evaluation of urinary biomarkers for detection of renal tubular injury in Vipera berus-envenomated and critically ill dogs with and without clinically apparent acute kidney injury

BMC veterinary research · 2026 Sep 21

Selin AK, Lilliehöök I, Strage EM, et al.
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency & Critical Care
PMID 42773435 DOI 10.1186/s12917-026-05939-1 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Unraveling the cytoprotective mechanism of polysaccharides in heat-stressed rabbits: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, physiological status, and molecular docking assessment

Veterinary research communications · 2026 Sep 19

Haddad MH, Bakeer MR, Alharbi MMM, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42762394 DOI 10.1007/s11259-026-11528-2 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Burnout among veterinarians working with exotic animals in Italy: a cross-sectional study using the burnout assessment tool (BAT-12)

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026

Noè S, Serpieri M, Gatti P, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42756020 DOI 10.3389/fvets.2026.1951444 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Cutaneous populations of bacteria and yeast as determined by culture and cytology in healthy and diseased guinea pigs

American journal of veterinary research · 2026 Sep 17

Foster A, Vandenbruggen J, Ferrari MCO, et al.
- Dermatology
- Farm Animal
- Exotics
PMID 42753797 DOI 10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0137 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Laboratory Evidence for Transovarial Transmission of Babesia gibsoni by Haemaphysalis longicornis

Transboundary and emerging diseases · 2026

Zheng Y, Chen F, Wang J, et al.

PMID 42745455 DOI 10.1155/tbed/5585506 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Behavioural Welfare Implications of Human Handling Practices in Zoo Snakes

Veterinary medicine and science · 2026 Sep

Kennedy C, Hanson SL, Walker C, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42735905 DOI 10.1002/vms3.71218 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Comparison of the effects of different durations of propofol infusion on physical and biochemical values for long-term deep sedation in rabbits

Veterinary journal · 2026 Sep 9

Uckan ME, Topal SN, Firat D, et al.
- Anesthesia
- Exotics
PMID 42716203 DOI 10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106874 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Stability of Complete Blood Count Parameters in Rats and Rabbits: Impact of Blood Sampling Volume and Storage Time on Analytical Reliability

Veterinary clinical pathology · 2026 Sep 9

Huang YN, Li YL, Xie YH, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42713699 DOI 10.1111/vcp.70140 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Cardiovascular and echocardiographic effects of propofol induction, with or without dextroketamine, in healthy premedicated rabbits: a randomized study

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia · 2026 Aug 18

Fukuzaki LM, Sprengel HZ, Vila BD, et al.
- Cardiology
- Anesthesia
- Exotics
PMID 42710340 DOI 10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101332 View on PubMed ↗
Comparative study

Comparative study of reproductive and preweaning performance in meat guinea pigs located in two housing systems

Tropical animal health and production · 2026 Sep 7

Rodríguez-Mengod A, Brito MC, Domínguez-Gómez MJ, et al.
- Farm Animal
- Exotics
PMID 42704552 DOI 10.1007/s11250-026-05162-y View on PubMed ↗
Case report

Safety pin tie-in external skeletal fixator in 2 juvenile small mammals

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne · 2026 Sep

Alarcon D, Bouvy B, Picavet PP
- Exotics
PMID 42699824 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Letter

Use of a supraglottic airway device (v-gel Advanced Rabbit) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia · 2026 Jul 30

Roslan NS, Zee OS, Binti Hashim NA, et al.
- Cardiology
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Anesthesia
- Exotics
PMID 42697111 DOI 10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101291 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Reference interval determination for parathyroid hormone, ionized calcium, and total calcium concentrations in the domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

American journal of veterinary research · 2026 Sep 3

Savo AP, Miksicek V, Lynch B, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42692076 DOI 10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0297 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Contraception of zoo animals using Improvac® in German-speaking countries - A questionnaire survey

Acta veterinaria Hungarica · 2026 Sep 16

Hantschmann A, Sattler T
- Exotics
PMID 42684840 DOI 10.1556/004.2026.01295 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Sagaratrema eugari (Tubangui and Masilungan, 1936) (Digenea: Liolopidae) bridges a gap in liolopid diversity in sea snakes

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026

Suwannarat N, Ribas Salvador A, Gilardoni C, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42683321 DOI 10.3389/fvets.2026.1895052 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Scoping review

A Scoping Review: The Effect of Anthropogenic Noise on Animal Welfare in Zoological Settings

Veterinary medicine and science · 2026 Sep

Kruse TN, Flint M

PMID 42675016 DOI 10.1002/vms3.71197 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Retrospective analysis of 68 domestic ferrets with urethral obstruction shows high rate of euthanasia at presentation despite good survival to discharge

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 2026 Aug 31

O'Malley B, Sadar MJ, Alexander AB, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42674007 DOI 10.2460/javma.26.05.0343 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Safety of and serological response to a new canine distemper-parvovirus combination vaccine in domestic ferrets

The Veterinary record · 2026 Aug 31

Pearce J, Peeters L, Versmissen E, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42671264 DOI 10.1002/vetr.70978 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Immunological Cross-Reactivity and Neutralizing Efficacy of Antivenom Against Five Medically Important Iranian Viper Venoms

Veterinary medicine and science · 2026 Sep

Khamehchian S, Tahoori F, Rabie H, et al.

PMID 42670729 DOI 10.1002/vms3.71193 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Crossing the comfort zone: rabbit appeasing pheromone enhances acclimation to a novel environment

Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026

Agan UB, Macq M, Descout E, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42662286 DOI 10.3389/fvets.2026.1929577 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Multidrug-Resistant Providencia rettgeri: An Emerging Pathogen in Farmed Siamese Crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) in Hainan, China

Transboundary and emerging diseases · 2026

Wang M, Li C, Tian Y, et al.

PMID 42655966 DOI 10.1155/tbed/5761973 Free full text (PMC) View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Collagenofibrotic glomerulopathy in 3 tortoises

Veterinary pathology · 2026 Aug 26

Hamano H, Watanabe K, Yamada M, et al.
- Exotics
PMID 42648879 DOI 10.1177/03009858261480629 View on PubMed ↗
Journal article

Pathological aspects of an amebiasis outbreak in captive testudines

Journal of comparative pathology · 2026 Aug

Amaral CI, Bezerra LS, de Oliveira Freitas DC, et al.

PMID 42648047 DOI 10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.08.003 View on PubMed ↗

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