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Guinea Pig Diseases Flashcards

1
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who is the host for bordatella bronchiseptica

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guinea pig. A lot of other animals are carriers. Do not house together

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What are the predisposing factors for bordatella

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stress (t* change, other diseases, procedures, crowding, nutritional imbalance)

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what are the clinical signs of bordatella

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carrier with no clinical signs. Pneumonia: nasal +ocular discharge. Dyspnea, death, abortions, still birth

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What causes cervical lymphadenitis

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streptococcus zooepidemicus + other spp.

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Where is the cervical lymphodenitis found

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in conjunctiva and nasal cavity. injury causes spread.

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what are the clinical signs of cervical lymphodenitis

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initial swelling of lymph nodes, then abscesses. inner ear infection. septicaemia.

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what is the treatment for cervical lymphodenitis

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surgical incision. systemic antibiotics (baytril)

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describe bacterial enteritis in the guinea pig

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less common.
salmonellosis
tizzies disease
clostridial enterotoxemia, antibiotic toxicity

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9
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describe dermatophytosis in guinea pigs

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zoonotic

Trichophyton Mentagrophytes

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what are the clinical signs of dermatophytosis

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subclinical, stress: disease, alopecia, pruritic

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Describe how viruses affect guinea pigs

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several viruses can replicate in GP. cause little or no disease but GP serves as a reservoir for other organs

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who is the most often affected by cryptosporidium infection

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young animals, most often infected.

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what are the clinical signs of cryptosporidium

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diarrhea, decrease body weight, weakness

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what is the treatment for cryptosporidium infection

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sulfas, improve sanitation

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what are the clinical signs of eimeria caviae : coccidiosis

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diarrhea in weanling animals. Clinical signs show only in heavy infestation.

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How do you treat eimeria

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sulfas, improve sanitation

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17
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what are the clinical signs of fur mites/chirodiscoides caviae

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usually asymptomatic

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18
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what are the clinical signs of sarcoptid mite: trixacarus caviae

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severe dermatitis (can be fatal), alopecia, crusts, pruritis, urticana in humans is possible

19
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how do you treat sarcoptid mite

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ivomec injection or revolution

20
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Describe anorexia in the GP

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frequently observed in rabbits and GP. Neophobic. Multiple causes including vit. C. defficiency. Find and treat the primary cause.

21
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how do you treat anorexia in the GP

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non specific treatment: fluids, force feeding, preferred foods

22
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describe heat prostration in the GP

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rabbit and GP very susceptible

23
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what are the symptoms of heat prostration in the GP

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respiration, body temperature (don’t go above 28), mm, prostration, death

24
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how do you treat heat prostration in the GP

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fluids, cool towel

25
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which GP are most susceptible to heat prostration

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fat, furry animals more susceptible

26
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What are the clinical signs of scurvy

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clinical signs occur within 2 weeks of vitamin c depression. lethargy, weakness, anorexia. reluctance to move, pain, unkempt appearance, swollen joints, bleeding gums.

27
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what are the necropsy findings for scurvy

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hemorrhage in muscles, periosteum

28
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How do you prevent scurvy

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use fresh food. add vitamin C to drinking water (200mg/L)

29
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describe malocclusion in the GP

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Genetic,

usually involves premolars.

30
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what are the clinical signs of malocclusion in the GP

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Anorexia, salivation, decrease BW, abrasion on tongue and cheeks

31
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What is the treatment for malocclusion in the GP

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tooth trimming or removal

32
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describe neoplasia in the GP

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rarely observed
pulmonary the most common (35%).
reproductive tract is second in importance
mammary: usually benign

33
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What are the predisposing factors to toxaemia of pregnancy (ketosis)

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obesity, genetics, anorexia/fasting, diet change: feeding, routine change

34
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what are the clinical signs of toxaemia of pregnancy

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death with no clinical signs, weakness, abortion, dyspnea, convulsions, coma, death, urine is acidic

35
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what si the treatment for toxemia of pregnancy

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IV: LRS 5% glucose
orally: propylene glycol
poor prognosis

36
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how do you prevent toxaemia of pregnancy

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avoid diet change/stress/obesity

37
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Who is cystitis more common in

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older females.

38
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what are the clinical signs of cystitis

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often subclinical until blockage or severe infection occur: blood on vulva, in cage.

39
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how do you treat cystitis

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surgical removal, antibodies

40
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How do you avoid cystitis

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avoid calcium +oxalate concentrated food. alfalfa, clover, some fresh fruits and veggies. provide fresh water

41
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What is ulcerative pododermatitis

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heavy gp on a hard, wet/soiled or wire mesh flood, even on rough bedding.

42
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what are the clinical signs of pododermitis

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sores, pain

43
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what is the treatment for pododermitis

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antibiotic treatment

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