Exam 1.2 Flashcards
Knemidokoptes on legs of an African grey parrot ( scaly legs), how would you treat it?
Brush with ivermectin.
What would entamoeba cause in a green iguana?
Enteritis.
What is characteristic of turtle eggs?
Soft shelled.
Which sp. gets infected with myxovirus?
Rabbit.
Gestation period of rabbit?
1 m, 30 - 33 days.
What color is missing in some corn-snake?
Blue.
What animal would you use to propofol as induction to anesthesia?
Good for all patient types.
What is the dose of Ivermectin given to tortoises?
You wouldn’t because it’s poisonous to them.
What does Cryptosporidium cause in snakes?
Hypertrophic gastritis.
What is the most common respiratory disease in rats?
Chronic respiratory disease.
What fixation method would you ø use in a bird with broken bone?
Bandage, Splints?
When is x- ray contraindicated in a bird?
Dyspnoea.
How would you treat ext ear inflammation in tortoise?
Surgery + ab inj.
How would you treat an abscess in an iguana?
Open, drain + clean out, treat with tropical Ab, systemic can be given, Left open to drain.
How would you treat a trichofolliculoma?
Surgical removal.
How would you treat ovarian cysts in a Guinea pig?
Owners keep an eye + if it gets worse, we remove surgically.
What does ø explain seeing only partially digested seeds in faeces?
Beak malocclusion.
What is megabacteriosis?
Fungus.
What colour does the uric acid part of faeces get in case the bird suffers from liver failure?
Greenish urates.
What causes scale rot?
Bacterial in snakes.
What is shell rot?
Bacteria, Fungi/ algae seen in both tortoises + turtles.
What is correct about ovarian cysts in guinea pigs?
It always causes symmetrical alopecia as there are hormones produced causing pruritus.
What is correct about feather plucking syndrome?
It is tricky to treat + requires the owner’s dedication.