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Guinea Pigs And Chinchillas Flashcards

1
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What is the species name for guinea pigs?

A

Cavia porcellus

South American Andes rodent
Domesticated form cavy and farmed for meat in Peru

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2
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What type of GI system do guinea pigs have?

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Hindgut fermenting herbivores

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3
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What type of teeth do guinea pigs have?

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All open rooted

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4
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What is the lifespan of guinea pigs

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5-7yrs

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5
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What vitamin are guinea pigs unable to synthesize?

A

C

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6
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The pubic symphysis of the guinea pigs closes at what age? They will have dystocia if they are bread after this time.

A

8months

— if they have a litter before this age, the symphysis will stay open

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7
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T/F: there are 3 separate openings in the female guinea pig for the urethra, vagina, and rectum

A

True

-easy to catheterize

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8
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How many openings are there in the male guinea pig penis?

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Two

The flaccid one is the urethra. The more muscular one is a dead end

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9
Q

What gland is on the rump of guinea pigs and is more prominent in males

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Sebaceous gland

— can have many sebaceous glands —> predispose to sebaceous gland tumors

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10
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What type of diet is recommended for guinea pigs?

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High fiber
No grain

Grass hay fed ad lib
Fresh produce, leafy greens
Vit C 25-50mg/day

Low alfalfa diet

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11
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What diet related diseases can you see in guinea pigs?

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Vit C deficiency: surgery

Dental disease

Gut stasis: low fiber

Bacterial overgrowth

Gastric impaction and bloat

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12
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Vitamin C is necessary for what?

A

Collagen integrity

Absorption of iron from GIT

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13
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What are clinical signs of a vitamin C Deficiency?

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Swollen painful joints (like when you do the volcano hike)

Poor haircoat (like when you get tropical rainstorms but have mandatory class)

Bad teeth
Poor wound healing

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14
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What dental diseases can you see in guinea pigs?

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Malocclusion 
Lack of attrition 
Overgrowth of crowns 
Impacted roots 
Abscesses
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15
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Clinical signs of dental disease?

A 
Ulceration 
Dysphagia 
Ptyalism 
Bruxism 
Anorexia
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16
Q

How do you treat malocclusions in guinea pigs?

A

Cut back sharp edges
Crown reduction with drill
Cut incisions carefully
Supportive care

Repeat

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17
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How will you treat a dental abscess in a Guinea pig?

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Can involve tooth roots and bone 
Radiographs are important 
Surgical debridement 
Marsupilaize 
Pack open pocket 
Antibiotic gauze, honey
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18
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T/F: GI tract stasis is usually a secondary problem

A

True

= peristalsis shuts down
Post surgery
Due to pain
Due to poor diet

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19
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T/F: rabbits a Guiana pigs often get gastric torsions leading to bloat

A

False

Guinea pigs often get torsion leading to bloat

Rabbits never get torsion because their stomach is anchored, however they can get liver torsions

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20
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How do you treat bloat in guinea pig?

A 
Decompress via tube or aspiration 
Parenteral antibiotics 
Analgesics: buprenorphine 
Fluids: IV, SQ, IO 
Famotidine

poor prognosis

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21
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What skin conditions are commonly seen in guinea pigs?

A 
Alopecia 
Dermatophytosis 
Ectoparasites 
Pododermatitis 
Misc tumors
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22
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What is the most common skin tumor in guinea pig?

A

Trichoepithelioma

Benign but can get really big — surgical removal can be curative

23
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How does dermatophytosis appear? How would you diagnose and treat?

A

White, non-puritic crusts

Fungal culture (trichopyton sp)

Topical griseofluvin or itraconazole

24
Q

Common causes of parasitic dermatitis in Guinea pigs?

A

Lice

Mange mites

25
Q

What clinical signs is closely associated with sarcoptic mange in guinea pigs>?

A

Seizures

26
Q

What is the treatment for parasitic dermatitis?

A

Shave fur

Topical/injectable rx

Ivermectin (lg animal injectable )
Selamectin (revolution)
Moxidectin (advantage)

Pred for pruritus

27
Q

Pododermatitis is commonly secondary to ??

A

Pain

28
Q

T/F: you should remove the scabs and debride the feet in a pododermatitis case in a Guinea pig?

A

False

Don’t remove scab

29
Q

What are the urogenital diseases of guinea pigs?

A 
Dystocia 
Urolithiasis 
Cystic ovaries 
Uterine tumors 
Mammary gland tumors
30
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T/F: mammary gland tumors of guinea pigs are more common in females than males

A

False

Males>females

31
Q

What are your top DDX for mammary tumor in guinea pig

A

Adenocarcinoma
Fibroadenoma

Mets uncommon

32
Q

Urolithiasis in guinea pigs are usually what type of stones?

A

Calcium carbonate

33
Q

Treatment of urolithiasis in guinea pig?

A

Low calcium diet
Surgical removal

Often recur

34
Q

What is often associated with alopecia and uterine bleeding in guinea pigs.. what would the treatment be?

A

Cystic ovaries

Leuprolide - turn off ovarian activity
Cystorelin aspiration
Spay= 75% occurrence rates

35
Q

How can you diagnose cystic ovaries?

A

Palpation
Radiographs
Ultrasound
Surgical biopsy

36
Q

Common respiratory diseases of guinea pigs?

A 
URI: rhinitis, otitis media 
Pneumonia 
Bordetella 
Streptococcus 
Neoplasia

Cardiac conditions

37
Q

What antibiotics can be used in the guinea pig and chinchillas?

A

Quinolones
Chloramphenicol
Metronidazole
Sulfa drugs

NO penicillin or cephalosporins

38
Q

What are the characteristics of the chinchillas teeth?

A

Open rooted

Pigmented incisors

39
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What type of GI system does the chinchilla have?

A

Hind gut fermetor

40
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What is the lifespan of the chinchilla?

A

15-20yrs

41
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What are the dietary recommendations for chinchilla ?

A

Diet high in “chew factor”
Grass hay
Small bits of greens

Limited pellet
No grain

42
Q

T/F: both guinea pigs and chinchilla are seasonal polygestrus with long gestation

A

True

43
Q

How can you determine if a female chinchilla is in heat?

A

Has an open vaginal membrane

44
Q

What is the natural habitat and social characteristics of chinchillas?

A

Social, live in large groups
Crepuscular-nocutrnal
Prey mentality

Fastidious groomers and dust baths

45
Q

T/F: the proper way to retrain a chinchilla is by the scruff

A

False

Fur slips

46
Q

Where can blood be taken from the chinchilla

?

A

Jugular

Has very small veins

47
Q

What is the most common problem seen in chinchillas?

A

Dental disease

From chronic Low fiber diets
Cheek teeth affected most

48
Q

What are clinical signs of overgrowth molar crowns or roots?

A 
Mouth forced open 
Drooping 
Cannot swallow 
Painful masticating 
Palpable lumps on mandible

Epiphora — roots compressing nasolacrimal duct— obstruction leads to excessive tearing

49
Q

What are causes of GI stasis in chinchillas?

A

Gernalized ileus (secondary)

Impaction
Intussusception
Gas distention and bloat

50
Q

Treatment of GI stasis in chinchillas?

A

Decompress Prn

Motility meds: cisapride, metoclopramide

Parenteral antibiotics

Analgesics: buprenorphine

Fluids: IV, IO, SQ

Famotidine

51
Q

Long bone fractures are common in chinchillas, often associated with cage/environmental trauma.. how are these commonly treated?

A

Amputations

— do poorly with bandages and non-unions are common

52
Q

T/F: ectoparasites are rare in chinchillas due to dense hair coat

A

True

53
Q

The degu appears like a gerbil on steroids.. what species is it very similar to regarding diet, anatomy, GI and sexing?

A

Chinchillas

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