Exercise and exploration are important to the health and happiness of guinea pigs. Laboratory housing does not always provide the space necessary for such opportunities. This article presents an ...

Small mammals once used frequently as laboratory animals have become increasingly popular as pets in Germany. The number of small mammal patients being presented to companion animal veterinarians has ...

General: Ethical considerations and regulatory issues / Marilyn J. Brown and Kathleen L. Smiler ; Anesthesia and analgesia / Patrick A. Lester ; Rashida M. Moore, Katherine A. Shuster, and Daniel D.

We analyzed our current enrichment protocols in order to develop and implement social experiences for our rabbit and guinea pig colonies. This article describes the development of an exercise pen for ...