Abstract：
This article reviews the development, hand-rearing, feeding, housing, and social behavior of common pet rodent species (rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and degus). In addition, common gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, dermatologic, musculoskeletal, neurologic, and ophthalmic disorders in pediatric pet rodents are reviewed. Preventative care and indications for spaying and neutering are discussed.
摘要：
这篇文章回顾了发展，人工饲养,喂养,住房,和常见宠物啮齿动物的社会行为(大鼠，老鼠,仓鼠,沙鼠,豚鼠,栗鼠,和degus）。此外,常见的胃肠道，呼吸,心血管,皮肤病学,肌肉骨骼，神经学，和儿科宠物啮齿动物的眼科疾病进行了综述。讨论了预防护理和绝育的适应症。
