6+7: Guinea pigs and small rodents Flashcards
What are Foa-Kurloff cells?
Leucocytes in guinea pigs which proliferate during oestrus and pregnancy
What can happen to a stressed guinea pig?
Bronchospasm - give anxiolytic
How common is coccidiosis in guinea pigs?
Rare
Why do eye injuries look bad in guinea pigs?
Very vascular but also settle fast
Why must you always follow up on Chinchilla enteritis?
Giardia important if owner immunocompromised
What is the probable cause of sudden death in a fat chinchilla?
Liver disease from high fat diet
What causes barbering in guinea pigs?
Lack of fibre
Which shavings should you avoid in a hamster?
Sawmill wood shavings
What are the caudal teeth of omnivores like?
Close-rooted so don’t overgrow
What kind of meningitis isn’t common in pet hamsters?
Lymphocytic chorio-meningitis
Why do hamsters often get impacted pouched?
Inappropriate bedding
What common diseases do undersized Syrian hamsters fed a poor diet get?
Cushings or demodecosis
How do you treat a hibernating hamster?
Gentle warmth and fluids
