Guinea Pig Diseases Flashcards
who is the host for bordatella bronchiseptica
guinea pig. A lot of other animals are carriers. Do not house together
What are the predisposing factors for bordatella
stress (t* change, other diseases, procedures, crowding, nutritional imbalance)
what are the clinical signs of bordatella
carrier with no clinical signs. Pneumonia: nasal +ocular discharge. Dyspnea, death, abortions, still birth
What causes cervical lymphadenitis
streptococcus zooepidemicus + other spp.
Where is the cervical lymphodenitis found
in conjunctiva and nasal cavity. injury causes spread.
what are the clinical signs of cervical lymphodenitis
initial swelling of lymph nodes, then abscesses. inner ear infection. septicaemia.
what is the treatment for cervical lymphodenitis
surgical incision. systemic antibiotics (baytril)
describe bacterial enteritis in the guinea pig
less common.
salmonellosis
tizzies disease
clostridial enterotoxemia, antibiotic toxicity
describe dermatophytosis in guinea pigs
zoonotic
Trichophyton Mentagrophytes
what are the clinical signs of dermatophytosis
subclinical, stress: disease, alopecia, pruritic
Describe how viruses affect guinea pigs
several viruses can replicate in GP. cause little or no disease but GP serves as a reservoir for other organs
who is the most often affected by cryptosporidium infection
young animals, most often infected.
what are the clinical signs of cryptosporidium
diarrhea, decrease body weight, weakness
what is the treatment for cryptosporidium infection
sulfas, improve sanitation
what are the clinical signs of eimeria caviae : coccidiosis
diarrhea in weanling animals. Clinical signs show only in heavy infestation.
How do you treat eimeria
sulfas, improve sanitation
what are the clinical signs of fur mites/chirodiscoides caviae
usually asymptomatic
what are the clinical signs of sarcoptid mite: trixacarus caviae
severe dermatitis (can be fatal), alopecia, crusts, pruritis, urticana in humans is possible
how do you treat sarcoptid mite
ivomec injection or revolution
Describe anorexia in the GP
frequently observed in rabbits and GP. Neophobic. Multiple causes including vit. C. defficiency. Find and treat the primary cause.
how do you treat anorexia in the GP
non specific treatment: fluids, force feeding, preferred foods
describe heat prostration in the GP
rabbit and GP very susceptible
what are the symptoms of heat prostration in the GP
respiration, body temperature (don’t go above 28), mm, prostration, death
how do you treat heat prostration in the GP
fluids, cool towel
which GP are most susceptible to heat prostration
fat, furry animals more susceptible
What are the clinical signs of scurvy
clinical signs occur within 2 weeks of vitamin c depression. lethargy, weakness, anorexia. reluctance to move, pain, unkempt appearance, swollen joints, bleeding gums.
what are the necropsy findings for scurvy
hemorrhage in muscles, periosteum
How do you prevent scurvy
use fresh food. add vitamin C to drinking water (200mg/L)
describe malocclusion in the GP
Genetic,
usually involves premolars.
what are the clinical signs of malocclusion in the GP
Anorexia, salivation, decrease BW, abrasion on tongue and cheeks
What is the treatment for malocclusion in the GP
tooth trimming or removal
describe neoplasia in the GP
rarely observed
pulmonary the most common (35%).
reproductive tract is second in importance
mammary: usually benign
What are the predisposing factors to toxaemia of pregnancy (ketosis)
obesity, genetics, anorexia/fasting, diet change: feeding, routine change
what are the clinical signs of toxaemia of pregnancy
death with no clinical signs, weakness, abortion, dyspnea, convulsions, coma, death, urine is acidic
what si the treatment for toxemia of pregnancy
IV: LRS 5% glucose
orally: propylene glycol
poor prognosis
how do you prevent toxaemia of pregnancy
avoid diet change/stress/obesity
Who is cystitis more common in
older females.
what are the clinical signs of cystitis
often subclinical until blockage or severe infection occur: blood on vulva, in cage.
how do you treat cystitis
surgical removal, antibodies
How do you avoid cystitis
avoid calcium +oxalate concentrated food. alfalfa, clover, some fresh fruits and veggies. provide fresh water
What is ulcerative pododermatitis
heavy gp on a hard, wet/soiled or wire mesh flood, even on rough bedding.
what are the clinical signs of pododermitis
sores, pain
what is the treatment for pododermitis
antibiotic treatment
