Grant Kerrin
ICU, The Wildlife Center, PO Box 246, Espanola, NM 87532, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2014 Sep;17(3):471-83. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2014.05.007.
This article summarizes the literature regarding digestive strategies and captive diets of common rodent pocket pets. A comparison is made between the 2 suborders in which chinchillas, guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils occur, highlighting digestive anatomy and dietary adaptations. Recommended captive diets are provided, as well as common nutritionally related health issues that may be presented to veterinary clinics.
本文总结了有关常见啮齿类有袋宠物消化策略和圈养饮食的文献。对龙猫、豚鼠、仓鼠和沙鼠所属的两个亚目进行了比较,重点介绍了消化解剖结构和饮食适应性。提供了推荐的圈养饮食,以及可能出现在兽医诊所的常见营养相关健康问题。