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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