mini pig diseases Flashcards
what is the best way to prevent respiratory disease
vaccinate and isolate/biosecurity
you have a pig that is off feed. what is your main concern
GI ulcers or constipation
how would you impirically treat a pig that is off feed
pepsid, high fiber foods, metamucil or miralax
you suspect constipation but it isnt resolving with supportive care. what now
suspect GI foreign body and take to surgery
what are the risk factors for OCD
genetics and rapid growth
what are the causes of arthritis/lameness in the joint
obesity, strep, mycoplasma, erysipelothrix
how can you prevent GI ulcers in a stressful upcoming event
omeprazole starting 2 weeks prior to event
how does sarcoptic mange differ from other skin lesions
severe pruritus
treatment for diamond skin lesions
b lactams
thick patches of skin.
zinc responsive parakeratosis
acute dermatitis along the spine and weird on and off lameness in the rear?
dippity pig syndrome
what do we do with dippity pig syndrome
self limiting. give nsaids, decrease stress
what can look like constipation but not
urethral obstruction. very painful, distended bladder also
if there is a urethral obstruction but they are still dribbling urine what can you do
try urine acidifiers and give lots of fluid.
what do you do for red nonprurtic, pustular skin lesions
likely pitryiasis rosea. self limiting unless secondary pyoderma
