Exotic Animal Medicine

Question 1

Ferret
Adrenal Disease

Answer 1

Hyperadrenocorticism
* hyperplasia of adrenal tissue
* linked to fixing ferrets when young or lack of natural sunlight

Question 2

Ferret
Insulinoma

Answer 2

Pancreatic Tumors
* most common neoplasia in ferrets

Question 3

Ferret
Estrogen-Induced Aplastic Anemia

Answer 3

Seen with intact female ferrets who are not bred
* prolonged periods of esstrus
* toxic response in the bone marrow - reduced RBC production

Question 4

Avian
Dietary Deficiencies

Answer 4

• Hypovitaminosis A = blunt, hairlike projections
• Hypocalcemia = metabolic bone disease or egg binding
• Thiamine (vitamin B) = stargazing
• Hypovitaminosis E and Selenium = white muscle disease

Question 5

Avian Disease
Chlamydia psittaci

Answer 5

Psittacosis or Parrot Fever
* bacterial disease
* zoonotic - causes flu-like symptoms in humans
* reportable in some areas

Question 6

Avian Disease
Candidiasis

Answer 6

• Caused by opportunistic yeast
• White plaque in oral cavity

Question 7

Reptile Housing
Requirements

Answer 7

Ultraviolet radiation (UVA and UVB) required to synthesize vitamin D and calcium metabolism

Question 8

Chelonian Shell

Answer 8

Turtles
* plastron = bottom
* carapace = top

Question 9

Reptile
Blood Collection

Answer 9

Best areas to collect from are:
* Lizards = ventral tail
* Snakes = cardiac
* Turtles = jugular