Guinea Pigs/Chinchilla Dz Flashcards

1
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What 2 systems does bordatella bronchisepta affect in GP?

A

respiratory (discharge, dyspnea and cyanosis) and genital (infertility, still births, death)

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how is bordatella bronchisepta transmitted?

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aerosol, fomites and genital contact…rabbits!

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how is bordatella bronchisepta diagnosed?

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bronchial and tracheal swab culture

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what pathology is associated with bordatella bronchisepta?

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cranioventral bronchopneumonia…lots of heterophils and mononuclear cells

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treatment plan for bordatella bronchisepta?

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lots of supportive care and some force feeding
don’t forget VITAMIN C!
antibiotics as well like some fluoros…

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6
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Which bacterium produces exotoxins?

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Strep equi zooepidermicus

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how is Strep equi zooepidermicus transmitted?

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abrasions of skin and oral mucosa

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Strep equi zooepidermicus — clinical signs are similar to which other dz?

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bordatella but up to a certain point!

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9
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what are the differentiating c/s of Strep equi zooepidermicus?

A
cervical lymphadenitis "lumps"
torticollis
nasal and ocular discharge
dyspnea/cyanosis 
abortions and still birth (kinda similar to bordatella but whatever)
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10
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pathology associated with Strep equi zooepidermicus?

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abscessed encapsulated LN
general inflammation of LN
otitis media
pneumonia and then all the ‘-itis’ of the liver heart and lungs

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treatment for Strep equi zooepidermicus?

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surgical removal of the abscesses along with ABX (Fluor/TMS/chloramphenicol)

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12
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how can Strep equi zooepidermicus be prevented?

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non-abrasive feed and keep the teeth trimmed

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13
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Guinea pig, after partuition, begins to show signs of URI. Within a few days she dies. Necropsy shows finbrinopurulent pleuritis, pneumonia, pericarditis, endometritis….what are you thinking?

A

Strep pneumonia
it’s transmitted aerosol, direct or during birth the Repro tract gets infected.
There can be asymptomatic carriers so be careful!
high mortality and will have URI signs!
Treat with tetra, Chloramphenicol and TMS.

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14
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C diff antibiotic typhlitis — what’s the etiology?

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similar to hamsters with the antibiotics

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C diff antibiotic typhlitis—what are the c/s?

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similar to hamsters with the addition of hypothermia

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16
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C diff antibiotic typhlitis—what’s the pathology?

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similar to hamsters with the involvement of ileum and cecum. there’s hemorrhage, hyperplasia, distension and ulceration

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17
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C diff antibiotic typhlitis—what’s the treatment?

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treat symptomatically.
MEtronidazole
Yogurt

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18
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Guinea Pig Adenovirus—transmission

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respiratory

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Guinea Pig Adenovirus–c/s

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pretty rare
dyspnea and tachypnea
acute death

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Guinea Pig Adenovirus—pathology

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cranial ventral lung demarcation
necrotizing bronchioles
intranuclear inclusion bodies

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21
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Guinea Pig Adenovirus—treatment

A

rederivation

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22
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Cytomegalovirus—associated with what virus

A

herpes virus

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23
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Cytomegalovirus—transmission

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saliva and placenta

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Cytomegalovirus—clincal signs

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typically subclinical…decreased weight, conjunctivitis, lymphadenopathy

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25
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Cytomegalovirus—pathology

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inclusion bodies nucleus and cytoplasm—salivary glands and renal tubules

26
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LC in guinea pigs—…..

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rare but still zoonotic

27
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LC—transmission —

A

just like cytomegalovirus —saliva and placenta

28
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LC—pathology—

A

like hamsters chronic wasting

29
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Dermatophytosis—the most common brat responsible?

A

trichophytdon mentagrophyton
zoonotic
commonly affects nose and muzzle
causes acanthuses/lymphocytic infiltration/pustules

30
Q

Why should you be careful when using Griseofulvin?

A

it’s teratogenic

31
Q

Guinea pig comes in with extreme pruritus and generalized dermatitis. What are you thinking? mite or lice?

A

mite…sarcoptic (trixacuris)

32
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Guinea pig comes in with extreme pruritus and generalized dermatitis. What are you thinking? if you’re thinking lice, how would you diagnose?

A

should be able to see them

33
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Guinea pig comes in with extreme pruritus and generalized dermatitis. What are you thinking? if you’re thinking mite, how would you diagnose?

A

deep skin scrape

34
Q

Guinea pig comes in with some pruritus and alopecia. What are you thinking?

A

lice—G ovalis or G porcelli (more common)

35
Q

Guinea pigs—DYSTOCIA what’s the cause?

A

preexisting toxemia in pregnancy
pubic symphysis fails to separate so make sure to breed before 6 months
large babies

36
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pregnancy toxemia—2 forms

A

preeclampsia circulatory

ketosis nutritional

37
Q

preeclampsia in guinea pigs—

A

ischemia during late pregnancy DEATH

38
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ketosis in guinea pigs

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hypoglycemia/hyperlipidemia following 1-3 day fast during late pregnancy DEATH

39
Q

pregnancy toxemia—how do we treat?

A

usually no point. try supportive care

40
Q

Scurvy—deficiency of what?

A

• Deficiency of L‐gulonolactone oxidase so can’t make Vitamin C

41
Q

Scurvy—c/s

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often subclinical

• Weight loss, reluctance to move, swollen joints

42
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Scurvy—diagnosed how?

A

history, radiographs, clinical signs and serum levels

43
Q

Scurvy—treatment?

A

supplement with Vimatin C

make sure food isn’t expired

44
Q

Ulcerative pododermatitis “Bumble Foot” cause?

A

staph aureus

45
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Ulcerative pododermatitis “Bumble Foot” c/s

A

Enlarged, firm, ulcerated

46
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Ulcerative pododermatitis “Bumble Foot” treatment?

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debridement, ABX, analgesia, chlorhex foot soaks

47
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Ulcerative pododermatitis “Bumble Foot” prevention?

A

make sure bedding is suitable

make sure they’re not obese

48
Q

Malocclusion c/s

A

moist fur around the mouth/weight loss

49
Q

Listeriosis in Chinchillas 2 forms

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visceral and encephalic

visceral more common in chinchillas

50
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Listeriosis–transmission

A

contaminated food/water

51
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Listeriosis—clinical signs

A

• Encephalitis,abortion,septicemia(acuteinfection)

if chronic then subclinical

52
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Listeriosis—pathology

A

miliary white foci on multiple organs

53
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Listeriosis—diagnosis

A

based on clinical signs or even IHC

54
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Listeriosis—prevention

A

good husbandry

remove contaminated hay and feed

55
Q

Toxo

A

Vulvar bleeding
• Abortion
• Stillbirths
• Encephalitis

56
Q

Toxo—clinical signs

A

fecal oral

57
Q

Toxo-pathology

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  • Pulmonary hemorrhage
  • Splenomegaly
  • Enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes • Focal necrotic meningoencephalitis
58
Q

dental disease in chinchillas

A

Malocclusion “slobbers”

clinical signs are distinct–the drooling the pawing at the mouth, the moist fur, etc

59
Q

Fur Slip—cause

A

Predator avoidance syndrome • Behavioral disorder
• Nutritional imbalance
• Endocrine imbalance

use cotton/latex gloves so your oil from hands won’t damage fur!

60
Q

Limb Injuries

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remember the tibial fractures! typically caused by inadequate housing…no wire bottom cages.

61
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Penile Fur Ring—c/s pathognomonic!!

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Excessive grooming

• Frequent urination with minimal production • Severe pain

62
Q

fur ring treatment

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• Fur rings can be cut or gently rolled off w/ sterile lubricant