A client brings you a hamster pup that is approximately 6 we…
A client brings you a hamster pup that is approximately 6 weeks old. She informs you that three other pups from the litter have already died. On examination you see that the hamster’s tail is “wet.” Due to the severity of illness and poor prognosis, the owners elect to euthanize and asks you to perform a necropsy. The necropsy findings include mucosal hyperplasia as shown below. What is the MOST likely etiologic agent responsible?
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A client brings in his pet rabbit, Harry Hopper, a 2-year-old male intact Rex rabbit. Harry is doing well, but he has been itching at his ears excessively, which is now starting to cause abrasions to the external pinna. You inspect the ear canal and can see a tan, crusty exudate deep within. What is most likely going on here, and what is the best course of treatment?
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