Exotics Flashcards

1
Q

Bumblefoot ( polodermatitis ) in guinea pigs

A
  • secondary to poor sanitation, obesity, and wire cage floors or rough bedding
  • Px = guarded
  • tx - improve sanitation and install smooth floored enclosure
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2
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Can you give guinea pigs penicillins

A

HELLL NO

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3
Q

agent for snuffles in rabbits

A

Pasteurella multocida

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4
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CS of pasteurellosis in rabbits

A
  • rhinitis, conjunctivitis, pneumonia, abscesses, torticollis, septicemia, repro tract infections
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5
Q

antibiotics can cause what in rabbits and why

A

fatal enterocolitis

because they are hind gut fermenters

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6
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Dx of pasteurellosis in rabbits

A

Deep nasal swab for culture taken under anesthesia

  • High percentage of silent carriers of the organism in the external nasal passage
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