Develop your knowledge and understanding of heat stress in guinea pigs in this one-part course.

This module looks at pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and outcomes of heat stress in guinea pigs, including:
Cause – ambient temperature 21°C/69.8°F or higher, particularly above 28°C/82.4°F.
Signs – prostration, excess salivation, shallow rapid respiration, death.
Diagnosis – elevated body temperature, history.
Treatment – controlled cooling of body temperature, fluids (subcutaneous, intraperitoneal).
Prognosis – poor.

Support and Resources 
This online module includes an e-Book with content from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Exotis (guinea pigs) followed by a quiz leading to a personalized certificate. Written by some of the world's leading veterinarians, ensuring accuracy and depth of content. 

This course was written and peer reviewed by:

• Cathy Johnson-Delaney
• Lianne Foxall

CPD Hours
This module is worth approximately 30 minutes of CPD.