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Guinea Pigs Flashcards

1
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When are guinea pigs active?

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nocturnal

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2
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What is the average lifespan of a guinea pig?

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5-7 years

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Describe the reproductive features of guinea pigs

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  • seasonal polyestrus
  • post-partum heat
  • gestation 60-63 days
  • precocial young
  • pubic symphysis closure at 8 months
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4
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Describe the male genitalia of guinea pigs

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  • poorly-formed scrotal sac
  • perianal sac that can fill with feces
  • penis has 2 openings
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5
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What is the appropriate diet or guinea pigs?

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  • high fiber
  • no grain
  • grass hay
  • fresh produce, leafy greens
  • vitamin C
  • low alfalfa
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What are common diet-related diseases in guinea pigs?

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  • vitamin C deficiency
  • dental disease
  • gut stasis
  • bacterial overgrowth
  • gastric impactions and bloat
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7
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What are the effects of vitamin C deficiency?

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  • swollen, painful joints
  • poor hair coat
  • bad teeth
  • poor wound healing
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8
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What are the signs of GI tract stasis in guinea pigs?

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  • painful
  • stop eating, no stool
  • dysbiosis, enterotoxemia
  • gas production
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How is gastric bloat treated in the guinea pig?

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  • decompress via tube or aspiration
  • parenteral antibiotics
  • buprenorphine
  • fluids
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10
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What is the most common skin tumor in guinea pigs?

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Trichoepithelioma

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11
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How is Trichoepithelioma treated?

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surgical removal is curative

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12
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What organism is responsible for dermatophytosis in guinea pigs?

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Trichophyton spp.

Fungus

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13
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What are the signs of dermatophytosis?

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white crusts

non-pruritis

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14
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How is dermatophytosis treated?

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  • topical if small area

- Itraconazole for systemic

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15
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What is the number one cause of seizures in guinea pigs?

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Sarcoptic mange

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16
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What types of parasitic dermatitis can guinea pigs get?

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Lice

Sarcoptic mange

17
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How is parasitic dermatitis treated?

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  • shave fur
  • topical or injectable meds
  • Ivermectin
  • Selamectin
  • Moxidectin
  • Prednisone for pruritis
18
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What urogenital tumor is more common in males?

A

mammary gland tumor

19
Q

What is the most common signalment for urolithiasis?

A

middle aged males

20
Q

Which type of stone is usually involved in urolithiasis?

A

Calcium carbonate

21
Q

What are possible signs of cystic ovaries?

A

alopecia and uterine bleeding

22
Q

How are cystic ovaries treated?

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  • Leuprolide
  • Cystorelin
  • Aspiration
  • Ovariohysterectomy
23
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Which bacteria are most commonly responsible for respiratory infections?

A

Bordetella

Streptococcus

24
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Which antibiotics cannot be used in guinea pigs?

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  • penicillins

- cephalosporins

25
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Which antibiotics can be used in guinea pigs?

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  • Quinolones
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Metronidazle
  • Sulfa drugs

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