Sparrow S
J Small Anim Pract. 1980 Jan;21(1):1-16. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1980.tb01208.x.
The main pet rodent species are introduced with some brief notes on their suitability as pets and normal behaviour. The general clinical features of disease are discussed with some emphasis on species variation. The important diseases that occur in the United Kingdom are described under the headings of respiratory disease, diseases of the alimentary tract, diseases of the central nervous system, skin lesions, musculoskeletal disorders, palpable swellings, urinogenital disorders, diseases of pregnancy and injuries.
介绍了主要的宠物啮齿动物种类，并简要说明了它们作为宠物的适宜性和正常行为。讨论了疾病的一般临床特征，并着重强调了物种差异。英国出现的重要疾病按照呼吸道疾病、消化道疾病、中枢神经系统疾病、皮肤病变、肌肉骨骼疾病、可触及肿块、泌尿生殖系统疾病、妊娠疾病和损伤等标题进行描述。
