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e ex p e Mammary mass removal in rats

Mammary mass removal is the most
common surgical procedure performed in
rats. These are often older patients and may
be su ering from other underlying diseases
such as Mycoplasma pneumonia or other
systemic disease. Rats are naturally curious,
tend to explore their environment, and
spend long periods of time chewing and
gnawing. Of all the small rodent pets
commonly encountered in clinical practice,
rats are the most likely to self traumati e a
surgical site igure 7. .
Rats are prone to self traumati ing
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