Assessment 3 - Small animal - Diseases - ALTERNATIVE Flashcards
Chinchillas - common ailments (3)
Heat stroke
Fur slip
Conjunctivitis
Chipmunk common ailments (3)
Respiratory infections
Cheek pouch problems
Stereotypical behaviours - due to stress
Degu common ailment
Diabetes
Ferrets Common ailments
Persistent oestrus
Guinea pigs - Common ailment (3)
Hypovitaminosis C
Pneumonia
Bladder stones
Hamster - Common ailment
Pyometra
Rabbits - Common ailments
Gut stasis - Ileus
Fly strike
Ear mites
Rats, mice and gerbils - Common ailment
Respiratory disease
Sugar gliders - Common ailment (2)
Metabolic bone disease
Issues/ poor husbandry
Chinchilla - Heat stroke - Clinical signs (3+3)
Red ears
Panting
Salivation
Restlessness
Lethargy
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 - cornea damage
Swab - infection
Chinchilla - Conjunctivitis - Treatment (3)
Saline solution
Abx
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 & 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 - Persistent oestrus - General info (2)
Sexually mature +/- 9 monts
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