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 examination step is essential when examining a guinea pig?
Examination 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
Force feed with high fiber diet and bring in for examination asap
Which litter should be used for guinea pigs?
Chips
= Wood shavings
Which socket in the terrarium of day geckos is not suitable?
Dry sand
In which species is porphyrin secretion characteristic of the eye?
Rat
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
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Intestinal obstruction
What does swelling of the Harderian gland cause in turtles?
Eyelid swelling/inflammation
What is important when changing feeds for guinea pigs?
Gradual adaption: Introducing 1 new thing at 1 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?
Egg and Follicular disease
How to treat atheromas in guinea pigs?
Surgical removal
For which 4 species is it true that they are all true herbivores?
Rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, degu
NOT in rat, mouse and gerbil
What is the therapeutic dose of vitamin A in turtles?
300 IU / kg
300NE/BwKg
What to do in case of cloaca prolapse in reptile species?
In fresh cases, put it back surgically
Which species has a twilight lifestyle?
Guinea pig
dusky = twilight lifestyle
Which hormone test should you ask for a guinea pig blood test if you experience significant weight loss and there 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, dehydration
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?
Demodex skin mites
In which species is the so-called “cafatolt” moulting?
Cornsnake (Pantherophis Gutattus)
“cafatolt” moulting = Tattered type shedding
Which statement is true?
In reptiles, the surface of freshly formed burns can be considered virtually sterile
In 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 Avian tuberculosis which organ has most commonly primary complex formation?
lungs
What causes pneumonia verimosa in snakes?
Rhabdias sp.
In which organ do ciliated-whip parasite cause inflammation in snakes when kept at suboptimal temperatures?
Intestinal tract
Which species is characterized by active ophiophagia?
King cobras ->Hunt and eat snakes
When is fatty liver not physiological in reptiles?
Acute hepatitis
In which species there is NO so-called. “sham bladder”?
Corn snake
Sharm = fake
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 (RNS) nasal discharge in terrestiral tortoise
Iridovirus infection
What effect can gentamicin have on reptiles?
Nephrotoxic
What causes cryptosporidium serpentis in snakes?
Hyperthropic Gastritis
Knemidocoptes sp. in which organ does it cause changes/deviation in birds?
In the skin, especially around the beak and legs
Which statement is true before the wintering of terrestrial/land turtles?
Give them food constantly, green plants rich in fibres will help the gut bacteria/flora overwinter
In which group of reptiles is paramyxovirus pneumonia characteristic?
Snakes
What is the pathogen/causative agent of parrot disease?
Chlamydophyla psittaci
Where is the gallbladder of snakes located?
Next to spleen, further away from the liver
What can cause tongue prolapse in chameleons?
Hypocalcaemia
What is the incubation period/patency for circovirus infection in parrots?
21-44 days
which species is Entamoeba invadent not a commensalist?
Corn snake
What are the symptoms of hypovitaminosis B1 in fish-eating snakes?
Nervous system symptoms (CNS signs)
When is food rejection abnormal in a red-tailed boa?
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 in aquatic reptiles? What does the kidney excrete?
Allantoin
What could be a 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
Geophaiga = Deliberate consumption of clay, soil, earth etc…
Where and what lesions do we find in the case of megabacteriosis?
Inflammation of the Gastric gland/Gastritis
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
