GHG DZ Flashcards
diarrhea is always associated with bacterial enteritis in guinea pigs (t/f)
false
spontaneous diseases are a common finding in hamsters and gerbils (t/f)
false
tyzzers disease is easy to eradicate (t/f)
false
adult guinea pigs are more likely to get ringworm infections than young (t/f)
false
guinea pigs are more sensitive to antibiotics that target gram negative organisms (t/f)
false
proliferative ileitis can often cause death within 48 hours in affected hamsters (t/f)
true
it can be easy to miss early signs of disease in hamsters because of their ___ state and ___ habits
nocturnal ; hibernation
guinea pigs are particularly susceptible to ___ toxicity, so prevention of infectious disease is a primary consideration in this species
antibiotic
which breed of hamster seems to be more predisposed to disease and more sensitive to antibiotics
teddy bear
____,_____ and _____ are all stress factors that will increase the likelihood of guinea pigs developing disease
excessive noise, extreme temps, environmental changes
when hamsters and gerbils are ill they tend to become _____. their eyes can also appear ___ and ___
anorexic ; dull ; sunken
____ is the most common bacterial disease in guinea pigs
pneumonia
guinea pigs that are housed near rats or rabbits are at a higher risk of developing pneumonia because both species harbor _____ in their respiratory tract
bordetella bronchiseptica
_____ is commonly called wet tail. it is a disease of ____. affected animals will often die within ____
proliferative ileitis ; hamsters ; 48 hours
when using antibiotics ( particularly in hamsters) care must be taken because ________ can quickly overgrow which can lead to toxin release throughout the body. _____,_____,_____,______ and the ______ are known to cause this with just one dose
clostridium difficile ; penicillins ; erythromycin ; gentamycin ; ampicillin ; cephalosporins
______ and _____ are the 2 most common organisms to cause pneumonia in hamsters and gerbils
pasturella pneumotropica ; streptococcus pneumoniae
____ should be given concurrently or after every round of antibiotics in guinea pigs
probiotics
pneumonia caused by _____ is almost always fatal in guinea pigs. it is often recommended that guinea pigs affected with this form of pneumonia be ____ because even if they recover they harbor the infection for life and could potentially infect their owner as it is a ____ disease
yersinia pseudotuberculosis ; euthanized ; zoonotic
hamsters are natural carriers of ______ which can cause generalized diarrhea in gerbils. this can also be spread to their human caretakers
campylobacter jejuni
______ is the only viral disease of gerbils. hamsters are reservoirs to this disease
lymphocytic choriomeningitis
______ is commonly called lumps
cervical lymphadentitis
feeding ___ is the most common cause for injuring the lining of the oral mucosa in guinea pigs
coarse hay
____ is associated with high mortality rates in weanling hamsters
hamster parvovirus
_____ is the most common cause of death in elderly hamsters. it is reported in as many as ___% of hamsters over ____ months of age. there is no treatment and ____ function becomes impaired as the animal ages
amyloidosis ; 85 ; 18 ; renal
bacterial enteritis is most commonly caused by ______ (bacterial agent). this infection is most commonly associated with ____ or __ contaminated water / food
salmonella typhirium / enteritidis ; unwashed veggies ; fecal
polycystic disease has a high occurrence in hamsters over ___ year of age. the ____ is the most common site but they can occur in the ___ and the ____. these lesions typically have no clinical significance
1 ; liver ; pancreas ; seminal vesicles
when does bacterial mastitis generally occur in guinea pigs
as pups get closer to weaning age
conjunctivitis can be transmitted by ___ or ___
direct contact ; aerosol
viral infections of guinea pigs are generally ____ and ____
asymptomatic and self limiting
cardiomyopathy and ____ can occur in aged hamsters and sudden death commonly occurs. ____ are generally affected at a younger age
atrial thrombosis ; females
_____ hamsters are more likely to fight. these bite wounds can easily be infected with _____
female ; staphylococcus aures
the most common ectoparasites of guinea pigs are ___ and ____
lice and mites
whisker removal and alopecia are classic signs of ____ in rodents. it is treated by ________ out of the cage
barbering ; removing the animal with no wounds or hair loss
red nose, or ____ is a common condition in young gerbils that is brought on by _____. it can be self limiting but improving quality of life is a must
nasal dermatitis ; stress induced chromodacryorrhea
neoplasia is a relatively ____ problem in guinea pigs. mammary tumors can occur in both males and females they are typically ____
rare ; benign
guinea pigs older than ____ ears are susceptible to uroliths and cystitis
3
hamsters are sensitive to ____ deficiency. it can lead to muscular dystrophy and is a common problem in hamsters fed a ____ based diet
vitamin e ; seed
clostridium piliforme is the causative agent for ___ which is a _______ bacteria. it is found in almost all rodent species and is caused by ____ and _____
tyzzers ; spore forming gram negative ; poor sanitation ; overcrowding
untreated pododermatitis can lead to the development of
osteomyelitis
____ is the most common traumatic injury seen in guinea pigs
tibial fractures
guinea pigs can easily develop scurvy if they do not have adequate ____ in their diet. this can be easily be supplemented to them by offering fresh ____ and ___ or dried ___ daily
vitamin c ; kale ; cabbage ; rosehips
diets low in ____ and ____ have been associated with the development of calcium deposits in multiple locations throughout the body of guinea pigs
magnesium and potassium
the treatment for slobbers in guinea pigs is ___ or ____ the overgrown teeth. this must be done under ____
trimming ; filing ; anesthesia
sows should deliver a litter of pups in ___ minutes with one pup born every __ minutes
30 ; 5
why are antibiotics so toxic to guinea pigs
imbalance in the GI flora and overgrowth of gram negative bacteria
what are the malignant neoplasms of hamsters and gerbils
lymphosarcoma and gastrointestinal or adrenal carcinomas
