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MERCK MANUAL
Veterinary Manual
VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS
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PET OWNERS
Veterinary
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All Other Pets
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Hamsters
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Hamsters
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Introduction to Hamsters
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Description and Physical Characteristics of Hamsters
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Special Considerations for Hamsters
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Selecting a Hamster
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Providing a Home for a Hamster
Housing
Diet
Exercise
Temperament
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Routine Health Care of Hamsters
Importance of Veterinary Care
Signs of Illness
Giving Medication
Preventive Care
Vaccinations
Dental Care
Household Hazards
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Breeding and Reproduction of Hamsters
Disorders and Diseases of Hamsters
Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders
Digestive Disorders
Diarrhea
Constipation
Actinomycosis
Inflammation and Scarring of the Liver (Cholangiofibrosis)
Eye and Ear Disorders
Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders
Nutritional Disorders
Lung and Airway Disorders
Pneumonia
Sendai Virus (Parainfluenza Virus 1) Infection
Reproductive Disorders
Skin Disorders
Skin Abscesses
Hair Loss (Alopecia)
Ringworm
Skin and Fur Mites
Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders
Diseases Affecting Multiple Body Systems
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus (Arenavirus) Infection
Amyloidosis
Polycystic Disease
Pseudotuberculosis
Tularemia
Cancers and Tumors
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