Exotics- treatments Flashcards
What is a first line antibiotic in rabbits
TMPS
List 6 options for analgesia in rabbits
meloxicam
tramadol
bupreonorphine
maropitant
carprofen
lidocaine CRI
List 3 prokinetics to use in rabbits
cisapride
metoclopramide
ranitidine
List 2 antacids in rabbits
ranitidine
omeprazole
List 3 antibiotcs that can be used in small mammals
TMPS
metronidazole
enrofloxacin
Name a anthelmintic that can be used in rabbits
fenbendazole
Treatment to coccidiosis in small mammals
TMPS
or
toltrazuril
what should you avoid giving rabbits and guinea pigs
steroids- because every dose is an immunosuppressive dose- even topical
List 3 options for analgesia in reptiles
meloxicam
morphine
buprenorphine
List 4 antibiotics that can be used in reptiles
TMPS
doxycycline
metronidazole
enrofloxacin
what is toxic to chelonians
ivermectin
Treatment of crytosporidium in reptiles
euthanasia - no effective treatment
How to tube feed a reptile
orogastric tube
or
oesophagostomy
Treatment of bloat in rabbits
IVFT
analgesia + sedation
decompress stomach with orogastric tube
simethicone
may require surgery
Treatment of dysbiosis in rabbits
IVFT
stop any Abs
cholestyramine
probiotics
caecotroph transfusion
Treatment of E.caniculi in rabbits
fenbendazole once daily for 28 days
+/- cisapride
buprenorphine
IVFT if dehydrated
Advise owner to minimise stress, increase cleaning and isolate from other rabbits
Treatment of otitis media/interna
GA and flush ear with saline
injectable (sc) penicillin
metoclopramide- for nausea associated with a head tilt
+/- TRIZEDTA
otitis interna= surgery
Treatment of uterine adenocarcinoma in rabbits
spay
or
euthanasia
treatment of syphilius in rabbits
daily injections of penicillin for 1-2 weeks
treatment of ovarian cysts in guinea pigs
surgical removal
or
drain cyst- US guided
or provide GnRH
Treatment of persistent oestrus in ferrets
hCG- stim ovulation
Proligestone- suppress oestrus
deslorelin- GnRH agonist implant
+/- transfusion, IVFT, vit K
Treatment of hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets
deslorelin- if the adrenal gland in healthy
adrenolectomy
list the 3 options for reproductive control in female ferrets
keep females with vasectomised hob
leave entire and give yearly proligestone jab
use hormonal implant- deslorelin
list 2 options for reproductive control in male ferrets
vasectomy
deslorelin implant
How to treat coccidiosis in birds
amprolium
treatment of aspergillosis in birds
Itraconazole
treatment of anal impaction in guinea pigs
gentle manual expression
prevention of sour crop in birds
apple cider vinegar in drinking water
- this is not a treatment
treatment of mites in small mammals
ivermectin
selamectin
imidacloprid (ferret)
treatment of dermatophytosis in small mammals
topical antifungal (F10)
systemic antifungal (itraconazole)
treatment of Trichofolliculomas in guinea pig
surgical excision- is benign
treatment of abscesses in small mammals
surgery generally needed
topical
antibiotics- C&S
treatment of myasis in small mammals
ivermectin, selamectin
surgical debridement
topical treatment
treatment of mites in birds
ivermectin
selamectin
treatment of pododermatitis
NSAIDs
AB- C&S
Surgical debridement
topical treatment
treatment of dermatitis in reptiles
topical treatment (F10)
Ab- C&S
Analgesia
treatment of dysecdysis in reptiles
warm baths
brushing
correct underlying cause
Treatment of metabolic bone disease in reptiles and birds
Ca
cage rest
analgesia
husbandry changes
surgical fixation- contraindicated with nutritonal
Treatment of insulinoma in ferrets
preds +/- diazoxide
partial pancreatectomy
diet changes - high protein/fat , low carb
treatment of bladder sludge in rabbits
change diet
IVFT
treat secondary infections- TMPS
treatment of urolithiasis in rabbits
cystotomy
treatment of floppy bunny syndrome
supportive care ‘most rabbits recover in 3-4 days
treatment of Psittacosis in birds
doxycycline for 45 days
treatment of hyperlipidaemia in birds
change diet slowly over 6 months
