Rethinking Neurological Exams in Guinea Pigs: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All

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The episode discusses the importance of species-specific neurological examinations for guinea pigs with Dr. Vishal Murthy.

Send us Fan Mail Guinea pigs don’t read the dog-and-cat neurology textbook and that’s exactly where clinicians get into trouble. We sit down with Dr. Vishal Murthy to unpack what a truly species-specific neurologic examination looks like for guinea pigs, why so many “standard” tests can be misleading, and how prey-species stress can flatten reflexes and hide both normal function and real disease. If you’ve ever felt unsure interpreting postural reactions or reflex testing in small mammals, th...

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Guest: Dr. Vishal Murthy

Topics covered

• neurology
• guinea pigs
• veterinary medicine
• species-specific examination
• reflex testing
• prey-species stress

Keywords

• neurological exams
• guinea pigs
• veterinary
• reflexes
• prey-species stress
• small mammals
• clinical examination

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