Anaesthesia and pharmacology

Question 1

What is the recommended period of fasting prior to anaesthesia in a i) snake, ii) lizard, iii) chelonian, iv) bird, v) raptor, vi), myomorphic rodent, vii) guinea pigs + chinchillas, viii) rabbits, and ix) ferrets?

Answer 1

i) min 48 hours
ii) 24 hours
iii) 24 hours
iv) long enough to empty crop ~4 hours
v) overnight
vi) none
vii) 1-2 hours
viii) none
ix) 4-6 hours

Question 2

Which drug can be used to treat flystrike in rabbits?

Answer 2

Cyromazine

Question 3

List commonly toxic drugs.

Answer 3

Fenbendazole- reptiles, birds
Ivermectin- chelonians
Itraconazole- grey parrots
Metronidazole- birds
Fipronil- rabbits, grey parrots