2021 Flashcards
Which vitamin can not be synthesized by guinea pigs?
Vitamin C
What is characteristic of poxvirus infection in reptiles?
In reptiles, the poxvirus is epitheliotropic
Which test step is essential when testing a guinea pig?
View of teeth in the oral cavity
What disease can develop in a Greek turtle in a room terrarium without a UV light source?
Ricketts
What is the primary thing to do if the owner calls for help on the phone, because a guinea pig by itself does not eat much, gubbaszt.
force feed with high fibre diet, bring in for general examination
Which litter should be used for guinea pigs?
chips (wood shavings)
Which substrate in the terrarium of day geckos is not suitable?
dry sand
In which species is porphyrin secretion characteristic of the eye?
rat
Can be excreted from eyes and nose
What is not a consideration in the dietary choices of real herbivores?
High protein content
In rabbits, which problem is the surgical indication in most cases?
Overgrowth of incisors + intestinal obstruction
What does swelling of the harderian gland cause in turtles?
Eyelid swelling/inflammation
What to look for when changing feeds for guinea pigs?
Gradual adaption: introducing 1 new thing at time
In the case of guinea pigs, in which disease should the zoonotic character be emphasized?
Fungal skin lesions/fungal dermatitis
(Trichophyton mentagrophytes)
Which chameleon disease is an immediate surgical indication?
Cloaca Prolapse ( egg and follicular disease)
How to treat atheromas (atrial valid up?) in guinea pigs?
surgical removal
For which 4 species is it true that they are all true herbivores?
Rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, degu
What is the therapeutic dose of vitamin A in turtles?
300 IU / bwkg
What to do in case of cloaca outbreak in reptile species?
In fresh cases, replacement is a priority (surgical replacement)
Which species has twilight lifestyle?
Guinea pig + rabbit
Which hormone test should you ask for a guinea pig blood test if you experience significant weight loss and here are no other reasons that can be ruled out on a x-ray or dental examination?
Thyroxine
in a 40-degree, desert-type terrarium, what happens to snake mite eggs?
They dry out quickly and die
What is the first step in treating turtle egg retention?
Administration of calcium and oxytocin
What problem should be considered primarily when young rabbits develop nervous system symptoms?
Encephalitozoonosis
Which two species are characterized by yellowish incisors?
Chinchilla, degu
Which species is characterized by induced ovulation?
Rabbit
Where does bacterial fermentation take place?
Caecum
Which skin problem is absolutely necessary to prove a skin scratch test in a guinea pig test?
Dermatophytosis
in which species is the so-called “cafatolt” moulting?
corn snake (pantherophis gutattus)
Which statement is true?
In reptiles, the surface of freshly formed burns can be considered virtually sterile
California king snakes, what can a snake mite infection cause?
The so-called “cafatolt” shedding
Which species of Mycoplasma can cause pneumonia in reptiles?
Mycoplasma agassizii
In which tuberculosis of birds does the primary complex most often develop?
In the intestine
- liver
- spleen
- lung
- bone marrow
What causes pneumonia verimosa in snakes?
Rhabdias sp.
In which organ do ciliated-whip parasites cause inflammation in snakes when kept at suboptimal temperatures?
Intestinal tract
Which species is characterized by active ophiophagia?
King snake
King Cobras –> hunt and eat snakes
When is the physiology of fatty liver degeneration in reptiles, not physiological?
Acute hepatitis
In which species there is no so-called. “sham(fake) bladder”?
cornsnake
How many degrees is it recommended for Greek turtles to overwinter?
Around 5 degrees C.
What is the causative agent of parathyroid disease in parrots?
Herpes virus
What can cause rhinitis i.e. the RNA syndrome in terrestrial turtles?
Iridovirus infection
What effect can gentamicin have on reptiles?
Nephrotoxic
What causes cryptosporidium serpentis in snakes?
Hypertrophic gastritis
Knemidocoptes sp. in which organ does it cause changes in birds?
In the skin, especially around the beak and legs
Which statement is true before the wintering of terrestrial turtles?
Give them food constantly, green plants rich in fibers will help the gut bacteria/flora overwinter
In which group of reptiles is paramyxovirus pneumonia characteristic?
Snakes
What is the pathogen of parrot disease?
Chlamydophyla psittaci
Where is the gallbladder of snakes located?
Next to spleen, further away from liver
What can cause tongue fallout in chameleons?
Hypocalcaemia
What is the incubation period for circovirus infection in parrots?
21-44 days
In which species is Entamoeba invadent not a commensalism ?
corn snake
What are the symptoms of hypovitaminosis B1 in fish-eating snakes?
Nervous system symptoms (CNS)
When is food rejection abnormal(pathological) in a red-tailed boa?
Just before shedding (in case of mite infection)
When is smallpox more common in exotic birds?
End of summer
What can cause stomatitis in Greek turtles?
Herpes viruses
What is the excretion product of selection in aquatic reptiles? What does the kidney excrete?
Allantoin
What could be one possible cause of 3-week posthibernation anorexia in a Greek turtle?
The air in the wintering room was too dry and the reptile dried up
In which species can Geophaiga be physiological?
Greek turtle
Where and what lesions do we find in the case of megabacteriosis?
inflammation of the gastric gland
What does haemipenis retractoris muscle injury cause in snakes?
penile prolapse
What is the therapeutic dose of ivermectin in a Greek turtle?
Not used because it is toxic to terrestrial turtles
