exotics Flashcards
What is the pathology and prevention of aflatoxicosis
from aspergillus species causing hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis, and carcinoma.
Prevent with proper food storage and maybe use human grade seed
what are two things to consider in rabbit diets
high fiber is essential-> they can eat hay like a horse
high protein diet can be dangerous because lots of ammonia is made
what are the nutritional value of cecotrophes
high in vitamin B and K, 2x the protein and 1/2 fibre of pellet
what type of food do ferrets eat
they are strict obligate carnivores. they need to eat small meals every 3 hours.
what do ferrets need
high quality protein (30%) and fat (20%) diets. pls no kibble
list three forms of metabolic bone disease
rickets (vit D/cal), osteomalacia (softening of bone), fibrous osteodystrophy (replacement of bone with fibrous tissue associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism)
clinical signs of insulinomas
hypoglycemia and lethargy. hind end ataxia. nausea, depression. very low fasting blood glucose
what do volume and frequency of feedings depend on
age, repro status, season, daylight hours, temp, hibernation
list some signs associated with hypovitaminosis A
parrots: white plaques, choanal papillae blunting, conjunctivitis, resp infection
tortoise: facial swelling and eye closure, conjunctivitis
Amphibians: short tongue syndrome, lethargy weight loss
Overall: poor fertility, growth rates, blindness
vitamin E/selenium deficiency is most common in what?
captive ruminants
clinical signs of vit E
white muscle disease, skeletal muscle necrosis, cardiomyopathy, mulberry heart disease in pig
thiamine deficiency
anorexia, ataxia, tremors, star gazing
vitamin C deficiency?
poor coat and skin, lameness, muscle and joint hem, diarrhea, anorexia
what happens in obese rabbits
kidney disease: uroliths are developed
