Species-specific neurological examinations are necessary in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) and do not differ between client-owned and laboratory animals

Key Points

• The aim is to establish a guinea pig-specific neurological examination template for clinical and laboratory use.
• Developed a neurological examination template specific to guinea pigs.
• Evaluated the examination in both clinical patients and laboratory animals.
• Created a standardized neurological examination template for guinea pigs.
• No significant differences noted between client-owned and laboratory guinea pigs.