Rats and Mice

Kusmeirczyk, James; Kling, Melissa; Kier, Ann B.; Milligan, Sherrelle; Heatley, J. Jill

doi:10.1002/9781119108610.ch6

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“…It has been reported that lower CRE levels in healthy animals have been associated to lower muscle mass in quolls ( Dasyurus spp.) and rodents, as well as hydration in dogs, cats, and rabbits [ 34 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 ]. Lower mean CRE value in this study could be related to the differences of diet consumption and smaller animal living space in Taiwan, compared to the United States, where the previous studies took place [ 5 , 43 ].…”

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“…Previous marsupial studies had attributed locational differences to genetics, temperature, water availability, and diet quality [ 13 , 14 , 45 ]. Studies had linked higher values of GLOB and K to increases in environmental temperature in sheep and rabbits or stress in rodents [ 39 , 64 , 65 ]. The average temperature of Taipei in northern Taiwan was around 1.6 degrees Celsius lower than Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan during the study period (Central Weather Bureau, 2021).…”

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Establishment of Hematological and Plasma Biochemical Reference Values and Analysis of Risk Factors for Pet Sugar Gliders (Petaurus breviceps) in Taiwan

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Lin

et al. 2022

Animals

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Hematological and plasma biochemical examination are crucial in the veterinary care of sugar gliders, which are increasingly popular in Taiwan and the United States. However, published research of the species’ reference interval and related influencing factors were rare. The objectives of this study were to establish the hematological and plasma biochemical reference values for captive sugar gliders in Taiwan and to evaluate the influence of factors including age, gender, neuter status, location, season, diet, caging arrangement, and other pets in the household. A total of 42 clinically healthy pet sugar gliders were recruited. Morphometrical measurements and physiological data were collected, and hematological and plasma biochemical examinations were performed. The reference value of each index was calculated using Reference Value Advisor (RVA) software, following the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ASVCP) guidelines. Normality of data distribution was tested, and data transformation was conducted. The parametric method and robust method were used to determine reference limits. Univariate analysis was performed, and multiple regression models were built for each hematological and plasma biochemical parameter. Red blood cell, hematocrit, and hemoglobin levels were higher in males, compared to females, while they were lower in the neutered group, compared to the intact group. Relative neutrophil counts were higher in elder sugar gliders, while relative lymphocyte counts were lower. Aspartate transaminase levels were higher in elder sugar gliders, while albumin levels were lower. Blood urea nitrogen levels were highest in spring. The blood profile and related effects presented in this study can provide useful information for veterinary care in pet sugar gliders.

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