Literature Flashcards
In the 2020 paper by Doss and Mans, this medication was found to be safe, effective and non-sedating when administered SQ under the mantle to African pygmy hedgehogs from 0.01-0.05 mg/kg.
Buprenorphine hydrochloride
For how long was buprenorphine hydrochloride found to be efficacious in hedgehogs at 0.01 mg/kg and at 0.03-0.05 mg/kg SQ?
0.01 mg/kg: 36 hours
0.03-0.05 mg/kg: 48 hours
The 2019 paper, “Effects of ______ emulsion in the ears of rabbits with perforated tympanic membranes” found that this drug has ototoxic effects in the middle ear of rabbits.
Enrofloxacin-silver sulfadiazine emulsion
The paper “Evaluation of glomerular filtration rate estimation by means of plasma clearance of iohexol in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)” came to what conclusion?
Plasma clearance of iohexol is a safe, reliable, accurate way to measure GFR in domestic rabbits
What portion of the rabbit GI tract can be evaluated with both B-mode and pulsed-wave Doppler (PWD) ultrasound to evaluate GI activity?
The duodenum and jejunum (and the two methods had high agreement)
“Effects of injectable dexmedetomidine-ketamine-midazolam and isoflurane inhalation anesthetic protocols on ocular variables in captive black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus)” found that what two ophthalmic variables decreased significantly over time under anesthesia?
Tear production and IOPs
“Pharmacokinetics of maropitant citrate in New Zealand White rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)” by Ozawa, et al came to what conclusion about plasma concentration of maropitant in rabbits after 24 hrs? What additional finding was significant?
Plasma concentrations were similar to dogs for both SQ and IV administrations.
Increased fecal output was noted in rabbits that received maropitant
Comparison of the effects of a dexmedetomidine-ketamine-midazolam anesthetic protocol versus isoflurane inhalation anesthesia on echocardiography variables and plasma cardiac troponin I concentration in black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) came to what conclusion about the anesthetic protocols used?
Echo findings didn’t change, but plasma troponin concentrations were increased in the group that received isoflurane as the second treatment (assumed to be a carryover affect from prior DKM treatment) - potential myocardial injury from DKM
Based on the findings in “Pharmacokinetics of hydromorphone hydrochloride after intravenous and intramuscular administration in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus)”, how often should 0.3 mg/kg hydromorphine be administered IV and IM to maintain analgesic plasma concentrations?
IV - every 2-3 hours or IM - every 4-5 hours
The paper “Investigation for correction formulas on the basis of packed cell volume for blood glucose concentration measurements obtained with portable glucometers when used in rabbits” found blood glucose concentrations were falsely ___ for veterinary PBG when PCV was <31% and falsely ___ for all test methods with PCV >41%. What was the final conclusion?
Low; High
Veterinary PBG (on canine and feline setting) should not be used in rabbits
Human PBG had improved accuracy with a correction formula:
BG + ([0.75xPCV] - 15)
Vessel sealing devices were effective at sealing what tissues, making them potentially useful for ovariectomies?
Uterine horns (however they did not effectively seal cervical-vestibule junctions so should not be used for OVH)
Why is laparoscopic OVE not recommended (needs more studies) in rabbits based on this 2020 paper: Comparison of intra− and postoperative variables between laparoscopic and open ovariectomy in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)?
Surgery time was 2x longer, no evidence of pain reduction/faster return to physio status and SI perforation occurred in 1 rabbit
What dose of pimobendan is indicated for rabbits based on a 2022 study?
2 mg/kg in a critical care feeding formula q12-24hrs
Can firocoxib be used in rabbits?
While PK research shows plasma concentrations should be achieved, PD results do not show significant COX-2 inhibition so we need more studies
What adverse effects were noted with a single injection of high concentration buprenorphine (0.24 mg/kg) in healthy rabbits?
Decreased food and water consumption, less feces/urine production
What drug should only be used for short-term analgesia when injected into the mantle of hedgehogs?
Methadone at 1 to 1.5 mg/kg (lasts <2 hrs)
List 4 prognostic indicators of death in ferrets:
Hypothermia ~4x odds
Anemia ~5x odds
Hyperglycemia 2.6x odds
Severe hypoglycemia (<40 mg/dL) - nearly 10x the odds!
What ADEs were seen when long-acting subcutaneous and transdermal buprenorphine was administered to rats?
Self-injurious behavior, hyperthermia, reduced food intake/fecal output
What clinical signs may be associated with ingestion of the pyrethroid insecticide, Bifenthrin, in Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs?
Muscle fasciculations, seizure-like activity, stuporous mentation, hypertonicity
What did the study “Euthanasia of meat rabbits with carbon dioxide: behavioral and physiologic responses to gas chamber gradual- and fast-fill rates” conclude?
No signs of distress were seen with either method and there were minimal differences in behavioral responses
Pigs undergoing castration are 6.6 times more likely to develop a post-operative complication when what step is performed in the procedure? What was the most common complication?
Closure of the inguinal ring;
Peri-incisional swelling
What is the common name for Mesocricetus auratus?
Golden (syrian) hamster
Oral administration of carbonated beverages is a known medical treatment for what condition in pet pigs?
Obstipation
What fracture fixation technique offers the most strength in humeral fracture repairs in the rabbit?
Locking plate and locking screws
What is the documented behavior of gastric neuroendocrine tumors in ferrets?
Aggressive behavior and widespread metastasis
When should rhinolith and lymphocytic rhinitis be considered as a differential diagnoses in rabbits?
Upper respiratory tract signs that are resistant to antimicrobial treatment, especially if unilateral
According to a 2019 JAVMA article, what is the most common cause of dystocia in rabbit?
Fetal macrosomia w/ or w/out secondary uterine inertia
A high blood concentration of BUN and anorexia had what significance in rabbits evaluated at a referral center?
Higher risk of non-survival over 15 days
What effect does hypothermia have on prognosis for rabbits with RGIS?
5x more likely to die or be euthanized
How can reagent test strips for BUN be utilized in rabbits? In ferrets?
Rabbits - to rule out azotemia (false positives occurred); Ferrets better to confirm (false negatives occurred); Biochem analyzer still the gold standard
A 2019 JAVMA study evaluated CT findings in 100 rabbits and determined this between dental quadrant pairs?
Fair agreement in disease grades indicated a degree of asynchrony.
What were the most common CT findings associated with dental disease in a study evaluating 100 rabbits?
PM/M tooth curvature, apical elongation of PMs/Ms, dental points, deformation of mandibular canal, periodontal ligament widening
A study in Japan evaluated nearly 2000 rabbits that underwent OVH for suspected uterine disease. What were the top two most common histopath findings? What correlation did uterine disease have with age?
- Endometrial adenocarcinoma
- Endometrial hyperplasia
As age increased, do did the odds of uterine adenocarcinoma
According to a 2021 retrospective over uroliths submitted from 2010-2018 determined what type of urolith increased significantly in North American ferrets?
Cystine (>90% in NA vs. only 27% in Europe)
What correlation between age and cystine urolithiasis was noted in a 2021 retrospective study in ferrets?
Median age was only 2 yrs (vs. 4 yrs for other types of uroliths)
In a study evaluating cardiovascular disease in 59 rabbits, what was the most common: 1. clinical sign? 2. Radiographic abnormality? 3. ECG finding 4. Echo diagnosis? 5. Necropsy diagnosis?
- Heart murmur
- Cardiomegaly
- Supraventricular arrhythmias
- Degenerative valve disease
- Cardiomyopathy
What type of heart failure is most common based on a study in 59 rabbits with cardiovascular disease?
Right, left, and biventricular CHF occurred with equal incidence
For rabbits with suspected appendicitis, what 3 exam or lab findings should increase that suspicion?
Hyperthermia, hypocalcemia and hypoglycemia
What 5 factors are associated with a poorer prognosis in guinea pigs with urolithiasis?
Male, older age, anorexia, weight loss and hypothermia
In a study of 16 rabbits with lymphoma at UC Davis, what was the most common type of lymphoma diagnosed based on immunophenotyping?
Diffuse, large, B-cell lymphoma (also responded best to chemo treatment vs. the other types)
In a study evaluating 82 rabbits with liver lobe torsion, what factors were associated with a poorer prognosis? Better?
Right liver lobe torsion (vs. caudate), Moderate to severe anemia, Tachycardia at admission and more days without defecation after admission
Surgery had a longer MST than medical treatment (7-day equivalent) and use of tramadol had an increased survival rate
What was the most common presenting complaint for rats with lymphoma?
Respiratory abnormalities
In a study evaluating 80 guinea pigs with cardiac disease, what was the most common 1. clinical sign? exam finding? 2. Radiographic finding 3. Echo diagnosis and 4. what was the MST from diagnosis?
- Dyspnea, Heart murmur
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy (restrictive, hypertrophic, dilated)
- 2.5 months from diagnosis
In a study of 141 presentations of rabbits with surgically-managed small intestinal obstruction, what was the primary factor associated with a good prognosis?
Young age (<25 months specifically); >72 months were much less likely to survive
In a study evaluating the survival of rabbits with GI obstructions, what 2 factors were associated with survival to discharge?
Treatment with a lidocaine CRI and male rabbits
A study evaluating the California MSW strain of myxoma virus showed infection caused what clinical signs most commonly?
Bilateral blepharedema, anogenital edema, fever and sudden death
What virus can cause eosinophilic intracytoplasmic inclusions in keratinocytes of affected skin in rabbits?
Myxomatosis
What is the most likely differential for an ulcerative skin mass on the limb of a geriatric (15 yr+) chinchilla causing automutilation?
Squamous cell carcinoma (case series w/3)
What type of bacteria made up 83% of isolates in a study evaluating the normal aerobic bacterial flora of the cornea and conjunctiva of Mesocricetus auratus (Syrian hamster)?
Gram positive bacteria
What conclusion did the study “Effects of Natural UV Radiation on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 Concentrations in Female Guinea Pigs” (and a similar study in NZW rabbits) reach?
Female g pigs can increase 25-OHD3 concentration after exposure to natural sunlight, so UVB supplementation/outside time should be considered (same w/rabbits)
How can nitrate toxicity be treated in rabbits?
Aqueous garlic extract alone or in combo with methylene blue
By what route of infection did a case report describe sugar gliders and hedgehogs contracting Trypanosoma cruzi infection?
Ingestion of infected Triatoma insects
What fungal infection should be considered a differential for ferrets with chronic diarrhea? How is it diagnosed?
Histoplasmosis;
Histopath w/special staining or urine antigen test
What approach was determined to be faster for degu orchiectomy?
Prescrotal (vs. scrotal)
What did the study “Assessment of the respiratory tract distribution of fluorescein by nebulization in rats” determine about nasal inhalation of nebulized substances in rats?
Fluorescence was observed throughout the entire respiratory tract of all nebulized rats showing nebulization is effective at delivering meds directly to alveoli
What organ is most commonly herniated in rabbits with diaphragmatic hernia? What sex is predilected?
The right kidney, 15/16 were in females