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CHAPTER 21 III Guinea Pigs 239

A

Figure 21-5 • Veterinarian safely secures guinea pig with both
hands after removing the animal from its cage just before being
radiographed.
B
Figure 21-7 • A, Radiographers first position the guinea pig

laterally on the x-ray cassette, then using a wooden tongue
depressor, gently isolate its injured limb in preparation for the
exposure (B).

Figure 21-6 • Most guinea pigs will remain motionless atop a
cassette long enough to be radiographed.

Figure 21-8 • Ultrasound can be performed on a restless guinea
pig with the animal positioned in the lap of an assistant, as the
second assistant secures the animal’s hind legs.

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