Health Guide – Page 6

Sarcoma Figure 8

317 Karen

October 13, 2012 at 12:56 (last edited July 23, 2020 at 15:19)

Figure 8: Fibrosarcoma of the leg in a 9-month-old […]

Sarcoma Figure 9

333 Karen

March 9, 2014 at 15:15 (last edited July 23, 2020 at 15:32)

Figure 9: Sarcoma of cecum causing intussusception: resecting tumor, […]

SDA

50 Karen

June 25, 2003 at 09:24 (last edited December 31, 2025 at 15:35)

(Sialodacryoadenitis virus or Rat corona virus) Abbreviations SDAV SDA […]

SDA Figure 1

151 Karen

August 3, 2003 at 15:54 (last edited October 14, 2020 at 16:23)

Figure 1:SDAV (SDA) in male rat (Pepsi). Case history […]

SDA Figure 2

191 Karen

February 23, 2004 at 13:15 (last edited October 22, 2023 at 12:07)

Figure 2: Coronaviruses (RCV and SDAV)photos courtesy of IDEXX […]

Seizures

203 Karen

September 17, 2004 at 16:31 (last edited May 19, 2026 at 11:08)

Definition Sudden paroxysmal episodes of involuntary muscle contractions (movements) […]

Seizures Figure 1

205 Karen

January 17, 2005 at 17:42 (last edited July 25, 2020 at 14:04)

Figure 1: Seizures in 9-month-old male rat (Motely). Case […]

Sendai Virus (SeV)

220 Bella

July 21, 2005 at 17:53 (last edited October 22, 2023 at 12:17)

Definition A single stranded RNA virus, family Paramyxoviridae, genus […]

Seoul Virus

1906 Bella

January 28, 2017 at 05:34 (last edited May 18, 2024 at 06:42)

The CDC began the tracking of a Seoul Virus […]

Signs of Pain in Rats

281 Karen

March 21, 2010 at 20:50 (last edited September 21, 2022 at 13:49)

Signs of pain in rats due to illness, injury, […]

Spay

337 Karen

November 16, 2014 at 20:12 (last edited August 12, 2024 at 10:59)

Spay Ovariectomy Ovariohysterectomy Synonymous Fix Neuter (a term generally […]

Spay 1

260 Bella

August 13, 2008 at 10:51 (last edited May 20, 2020 at 09:36)

Spay (Routine) Surgeon: Dr. Vanessa Pisano, DVM Medical Director, […]

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

54 Karen

June 25, 2003 at 09:33 (last edited August 5, 2024 at 11:59)

Abbreviated: SCC Definition Squamous cell, a flat scaly cell […]

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Figure 1

66 Karen

June 26, 2003 at 12:50 (last edited July 24, 2020 at 16:06)

Figure 1: Squamous cell carcinoma of the jaw in […]

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Figure 2

67 Karen

June 26, 2003 at 12:51 (last edited July 24, 2020 at 15:11)

Figure 2: Squamous cell carcinoma at base of the […]

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Figure 3

192 Karen

February 23, 2004 at 17:34 (last edited July 24, 2020 at 16:09)

Figure 3: Squamous cell carcinoma of the eye Case […]

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Figure 4a

78 Karen

June 26, 2003 at 14:08 (last edited July 24, 2020 at 15:17)

Figure 4: Squamous carcinoma of the inner ear (with […]

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Figure 4b

79 Karen

June 26, 2003 at 14:09 (last edited July 25, 2020 at 06:08)

Fig. 4b Jet’s supplies The following photos are of […]

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Figure 5

245 Bella

January 25, 2008 at 11:47 (last edited July 24, 2020 at 15:23)

Figure 5: Squamous cell carcinoma of Zymbal’s Gland in […]

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Figure 6

296 Karen

February 1, 2011 at 12:54 (last edited July 24, 2020 at 16:29)

Figure 6: Exophytic squamous cell carcinoma: preputial mass in […]

Stroke

164 Karen

September 8, 2003 at 18:02 (last edited August 12, 2024 at 10:32)

Synonymous : Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) Cerebral Thrombosis Brain […]

Testicular Tumor Figure 1

216 Karen

June 22, 2005 at 20:52 (last edited July 24, 2020 at 14:25)

Figure 1: Testicular tumor in male rat (Rumpus). Case […]

Testicular Tumors

218 Karen

July 2, 2005 at 14:44 (last edited August 12, 2024 at 11:01)

Definition An abnormal, rapid, and invasive growth of cells […]

Tumor

57 Karen

June 25, 2003 at 10:24 (last edited November 10, 2025 at 12:05)

Definition Tumor synonymous with neoplasm, is new abnormal growth […]

Tumor Figure 1

62 Karen

June 26, 2003 at 12:42 (last edited July 1, 2015 at 00:00)

Figure 1: Tumor growth Visual tumorous growth in an […]

Tumor Figure 10

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August 13, 2025 at 10:10 (last edited August 13, 2025 at 19:34)

Figure 10: Enlarge neoplastic spleen in male rat. (Angel) […]

Tumor Figure 2

64 Karen

June 26, 2003 at 12:45 (last edited July 17, 2020 at 15:24)

Figure 2: Tumor seeding Photo was taken postmortem showing […]

Tumor Figure 3

65 Karen

June 26, 2003 at 12:46 (last edited July 17, 2020 at 15:25)

Figure 3: Post-op tumor removal Photos Photo 1: This […]

Tumor Figure 4

63 Karen

June 26, 2003 at 12:43 (last edited July 17, 2020 at 15:28)

Figure 4: Tumor Case history and photos History The […]

Tumor Figure 5

180 Karen

January 6, 2004 at 16:56 (last edited July 24, 2020 at 15:41)

Figure 5: Fibrosarcoma of the skin in male rat […]

Tumor Figure 6

262 Karen

October 1, 2008 at 12:08 (last edited July 24, 2020 at 15:43)

Figure 6: Retrobulbar tumor right eye in male rat […]

Tumor Figure 7

268 Karen

December 19, 2008 at 12:54 (last edited July 24, 2020 at 15:44)

Figure 7: Chemodectoma in 23-month-old female rat (Lily). Case […]

Tumor Figure 8

287 Karen

October 9, 2010 at 12:30 (last edited July 24, 2020 at 15:46)

Figure 8: Fibroblastic tumors and incidental postmortem finding of […]

Tumor Figure 9

6117 Karen

September 27, 2021 at 08:50 (last edited September 27, 2021 at 10:16)

Figure 9: Tumor removal on toe of 18-month-old male […]

Tumor/Neoplasia Figure 11

7319 Karen

November 10, 2025 at 11:57

Figure 11: Postop splenectomy of grossly enlarged spleen showing […]

Ulcerative Pododermatitis

102 Karen

June 29, 2003 at 10:18 (last edited April 9, 2024 at 11:15)

Common name: Bumblefoot Definition The inflammation and infection of […]

Ulcerative Pododermatitis Figure 1

114 Karen

June 29, 2003 at 13:18 (last edited July 1, 2015 at 00:00)

Figure 1: Ulcerative pododermatitis Commonly referred to as bumblefoot, […]

Ulcerative Pododermatitis Figure 2

115 Karen

June 29, 2003 at 13:22 (last edited July 30, 2020 at 05:29)

Figure 2: Pododermatitis in male rat (Lance). Case histories […]

Ulcerative Pododermatitis Figure 3

116 Karen

June 29, 2003 at 13:25 (last edited May 2, 2024 at 02:45)

Figure 3: Ulcerative pododermatitis (bumblefoot) in male rat (Stu!). […]

Ulcerative Pododermatitis Figure 4

170 Karen

October 25, 2003 at 19:32 (last edited July 21, 2020 at 15:49)

Figure 4: Ulcerative pododermatitis in male rat (Snowy). Case […]

Urinary Tract Infections (lower)

169 Karen

October 21, 2003 at 17:27 (last edited August 12, 2024 at 11:09)

Definition An inflammation of the bladder (cystitis), or urethra […]

Urinary Tract Infections Figure 1

186 Karen

February 10, 2004 at 11:11 (last edited July 27, 2020 at 13:50)

Figure 1: Urinary tract infection in a 3-year-old male […]

Urolithiasis

171 Karen

November 22, 2003 at 15:40 (last edited August 25, 2024 at 12:21)

Definition Urolithiasis is the formation of calculi, or the […]

Urolithiasis Figure 1

172 Karen

November 22, 2003 at 15:41 (last edited July 27, 2020 at 10:50)

Figure 1: Bladder stones in 8-10 week old male […]

Urolithiasis Figure 2

173 Karen

November 22, 2003 at 16:07 (last edited July 27, 2020 at 12:25)

Figure 2: Bladder stones Case history and necropsy photos […]

Urolithiasis Figure 3

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October 20, 2021 at 14:03 (last edited November 22, 2021 at 11:33)

Figure 3: Urolithiasis in 8-month-old neutered male rat. Multifocal […]

Urolithiasis Figure 4

7129 Karen

August 25, 2024 at 12:18

Figure 4: Bladder abscess & urolithiasis in 14-month-old intact […]

Uveitis

84 Karen

June 26, 2003 at 23:32 (last edited October 24, 2023 at 12:55)

Definition Inflammation or infection of the uveal tract of […]

Vesical Proteinaceous Plug

256 Karen

July 26, 2008 at 17:49 (last edited August 12, 2024 at 11:22)

Definition A plug composed of proteinaceous material and cellular […]

Vital Statistics in Rats

44 Karen

June 20, 2003 at 14:17 (last edited July 19, 2020 at 05:51)

Physiologic Data Temperature (R) 37.7°C (99.85°F) Diploid number 42 […]

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