A health examination is an important part of keeping your rat or mouse healthy and happy. We recommend 6 monthly veterinary checks.
At these visits we will discuss your rodent’s living arrangements, diet and preventative health care program.
A full physical examination, including faecal examination will be performed. One of the most important parts of the physical examination is assessment of the respiratory system.
Nail trimming is performed at these visits if required.
Listed below are descriptions of common laboratory tests that are recommended and can be performed during the Health Examination. Many of these tests may be recommended for diagnostic purposes if your rodent ever becomes unwell and it is always ideal to have a ‘baseline’ or normal values for your pet to compare these to in times of illness.
| Test Type | How is the test performed? | What does the test show? | When is this test recommended? |
| Faecal examination | Microscope exam of the faeces | Parasites Bacterial levels Yeast levels |
All Rodents |
| Haematology | Blood sample | Anaemia Infections Inflammation |
Some Rodents |
| Biochemistry | Blood sample | Liver function Kidney function Calcium levels Blood sugar levels Electrolyte levels |
Some Rodents |
