Assessment 3 - Small animal - Diseases Flashcards
Chinchillas - common ailments (3)
Heat stroke
Fur slip
Conjunctivitis
Chipmunk common ailments
Respiratory infections
Cheek pouch problems
Stereotypical behaviours - due to stress
Degu common ailments
Diabetes
Ferrets Common ailments
Persistent oestrus
Guinea pigs - Common ailments
Hypovitaminosis C
Pneumonia
Bladder stones
Hamster - Common ailments
Pyometra
Rabbits - Common ailments
Gut stasis - Ileus
Fly strike
Ear mites
Rats, mice and gerbils - Common ailments
Respiratory disease
Sugar gliders - Common ailments
Metabolic bone disease
Issues/ poor husbandry
Chinchilla - Heat stroke - Clinical signs (6)
Restlessness
Lethargy
Panting
Salivation
Red ears
Collapse
Chinchilla - Heat stroke - Immediate first aid (5)
Move 2 cool place
Cool water: ears & paws
Cool water bath
Encourage drinking
Call vet
Chinchilla - Heat stroke - Ongoing treatment (4)
Fluids
Assisted feeding
Drugs to keep guts working
Monitor temp
Chinchilla - Heat stroke - Prevention (7)
Well ventilated cage
Away from direct sunlight
Access to water
Access to shade
AC
Limit play in hot weather
Cooling slabs/ packs
Chinchilla - Fur slip - General (4)
Natural defence mechanism
Release tufts to get away if trapped
Different to shedding
Not painful
Chinchilla - Fur slip - Signs (2
Visible fur slipping
Patch of fur missing (clean skin under)
Chinchilla - Fur slip - Prevention (4)
Remove stressors
Careful handling
Dust baths
Enrichment
Chinchilla - Conjunctivitis - General info (1) and causes (2)
Inflammation of conjunctiva
Irritation from dust baths
Poor ventilation/hygiene
Chinchilla - Conjunctivitis - Clinical signs (4)
Weeping eyes
Red conjunctiva
Eyes partially claused
Rubbing face
Chinchilla - Conjunctivities - Vet may use…(3)
Ophthalmoscope
Dye in eyes to check for cornea damage
Swab of eyes to check for infection
Chinchilla - Conjunctivitis - Treatment (3)
Clean eyes w saline solution & Possibly antibiotics & eye drops
Remove dust baths until healed
Chinchilla - Conjunctivitis - Prevention (4)
Only use chinchilla dust
Remove dust baths when not in use
Ensure good cleaning practice
Ventilation
Chipmunk - Respiratory infections - Causes (3)
Overgrown incisors
Dusty environment
Influenza
Chipmunk - Respiratory infections - Clinical signs (3)
Nasal discharge
Noisy breathing
Fast breathing
Chipmunk - Respiratory infections - Treatments (3)
Antiobiotics
Treat dental disease
Supportive care (oxygen, warm environment, fluids, assisted feeding, rest)
Chipmunk - Respiratory infections - Prevention (3)
No dusty substrates
Ventilation
Stuff to gnaw
Chipmunk - Cheek pouch problems (4)
Abscess
Tumour
Impaction
Prolapse
Chipmunk - Cheek pouch - Clinical signs (6)
Cheek pouches appear full (long periods)
One cheek appears full
Salivation
Pawing at mouth
Anorexia
Pink tissue visible to corner of mouth (prolapse)
Chipmunk - Cheek pouch - Prevention (3)
Check enclosure for sharp objects
Avoid food with sharp edges
Avoid cotton wool
Chipmunk - Stereotypical behaviours (4)
Keep wild instincts in captivity
& Easily stressed
Circling
Aggression
Identify issue + remove potential stressors
Degu - Clinical signs of diabetes (4)
Weight loss
PUPD
Cataracts (after 4 weeks)
Weak immune system - infections
Degu - Prevention and treatment of diabetes (7)
Low sugar diet (check for molasses)
Test urine for BSL
Weigh them regularly
Exercise wheel
Water
Comfy room temp
Clean substrate
Ferret - Most common problem (3)
Persistent oestrus
Sexually mature +/- 9 months
Induced ovulators
Stages of persistent oestrus (ferrets) 6
Not mated
No ovulation
Oestrogen levels remain high
Bone marrow suppression
Pancytopaenia
Potentially fatal
Clinical signs of oestrus in ferrets (8)
Swollen vulva
Abdominal distension
Lethargy
Increased respiratory rate
Pale mucous membrane
Bruising
Petechia
Alopecia