Guinea Pig Diseases

Question 1

who is the host for bordatella bronchiseptica

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What are the predisposing factors for bordatella

Answer 2

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

Question 3

what are the clinical signs of bordatella

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What causes cervical lymphadenitis

Answer 4

streptococcus zooepidemicus + other spp.

Question 5

Where is the cervical lymphodenitis found

Answer 5

in conjunctiva and nasal cavity. injury causes spread.

Question 6

what are the clinical signs of cervical lymphodenitis

Answer 6

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

Question 7

what is the treatment for cervical lymphodenitis

Answer 7

surgical incision. systemic antibiotics (baytril)

Question 8

describe bacterial enteritis in the guinea pig

Answer 8

less common.
salmonellosis
tizzies disease
clostridial enterotoxemia, antibiotic toxicity

Question 9

describe dermatophytosis in guinea pigs

Answer 9

zoonotic

Trichophyton Mentagrophytes

Question 10

what are the clinical signs of dermatophytosis

Answer 10

subclinical, stress: disease, alopecia, pruritic

Question 11

Describe how viruses affect guinea pigs

Answer 11

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

Question 12

who is the most often affected by cryptosporidium infection

Answer 12

young animals, most often infected.

Question 13

what are the clinical signs of cryptosporidium

Answer 13

diarrhea, decrease body weight, weakness

Question 14

what is the treatment for cryptosporidium infection

Answer 14

sulfas, improve sanitation

Question 15

what are the clinical signs of eimeria caviae : coccidiosis

Answer 15

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

Question 16

How do you treat eimeria

Answer 16

sulfas, improve sanitation

Question 17

what are the clinical signs of fur mites/chirodiscoides caviae

Answer 17

usually asymptomatic

Question 18

what are the clinical signs of sarcoptid mite: trixacarus caviae

Answer 18

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

Question 19

how do you treat sarcoptid mite

Answer 19

ivomec injection or revolution

Question 20

Describe anorexia in the GP

Answer 20

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

Question 21

how do you treat anorexia in the GP

Answer 21

non specific treatment: fluids, force feeding, preferred foods

Question 22

describe heat prostration in the GP

Answer 22

rabbit and GP very susceptible

Question 23

what are the symptoms of heat prostration in the GP

Answer 23

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

Question 24

how do you treat heat prostration in the GP

Answer 24

fluids, cool towel

Question 25

which GP are most susceptible to heat prostration

Answer 25

fat, furry animals more susceptible

Question 26

What are the clinical signs of scurvy

Answer 26

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

Question 27

what are the necropsy findings for scurvy

Answer 27

hemorrhage in muscles, periosteum

Question 28

How do you prevent scurvy

Answer 28

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

Question 29

describe malocclusion in the GP

Answer 29

Genetic, | usually involves premolars.

Question 30

what are the clinical signs of malocclusion in the GP

Answer 30

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

Question 31

What is the treatment for malocclusion in the GP

Answer 31

tooth trimming or removal

Question 32

describe neoplasia in the GP

Answer 32

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

Question 33

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

Answer 33

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

Question 34

what are the clinical signs of toxaemia of pregnancy

Answer 34

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

Question 35

what si the treatment for toxemia of pregnancy

Answer 35

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

Question 36

how do you prevent toxaemia of pregnancy

Answer 36

avoid diet change/stress/obesity

Question 37

Who is cystitis more common in

Answer 37

older females.

Question 38

what are the clinical signs of cystitis

Answer 38

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

Question 39

how do you treat cystitis

Answer 39

surgical removal, antibodies

Question 40

How do you avoid cystitis

Answer 40

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

Question 41

What is ulcerative pododermatitis

Answer 41

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

Question 42

what are the clinical signs of pododermitis

Answer 42

sores, pain

Question 43

what is the treatment for pododermitis

Answer 43

antibiotic treatment