Neoplastic diseases and miscellaneous diseases in rabbits Flashcards

1
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What is the most common neoplasia in rabbits and is the leading cause of death in intact does?

A

Uterine adenocarcinoma

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What neoplasias primarily affects juveniles, young adult rabbits and is usually due to genetic factors?

A

Lymphosarcoma
Embryonal nephroma
Bile duct adenoma

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3
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What is known as bumblefoot and is seen in obese animals?

A

Pododermatitis

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4
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What bacteria causes Pododermatitis?

A

Staphylococcus aureus

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What are the clinical signs of Pododermatitis?

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Round, ulcerated lesions of the plantar surfaces of the feet
Painful feet
Reluctance to move

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6
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How is Pododermatitis transmitted?

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Fecal contamination
Wire-bottom cages
Abrasive bedding

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How is Pododermatitis treated?

A

Relieving the pain
Local antiseptics
Antibiotic ointments

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8
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What are husbandry-related diseases related to trauma?

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Vertebral fracture

Luxation from improper handling

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What is also known as slobbers and is a result of bacterial infection of the skin due to chronic wetness from drooling or poor husbandry

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Moist dermatitis

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10
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What are the clinical signs of slobbers?

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Foul-smelling exudative dermatitis around the folds of the dewlap

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How do you treat moist dermatitis?

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Topical antibiotics or systemic antibiotics

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What is also known as a congential glaucoma, is a hereditary condition with an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern with incomplete penetration?

A

Buphthalmia

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13
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What species is Buphthalmia commonly seen?

A

New Zealand white rabbits

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What are the clinical signs of Buphthalmia?

A
Protruding eyes
Corneal opacity
Ulceration 
One or both eyes may be infected
Rupture eye is possible
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15
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What results from ingestion of fur during normal grooming, licking when animals are heat stressed, or maternal nest building?

A

Trichobezoars

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16
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How do you prevent Trichobezoars?

A

Proteolytic enzymes in the animal’s diet

17
Q

What is also know as Mandibular prognathism, is a genetic condition with an autosomal recessive inheritance patern?

A

Malocclusion

18
Q

How does Malocclusion present?

A

As an overgrowth of the mandibular incisors and inhibits normal wearing of the incisors

19
Q

How do maxillary incisors tend to grow?

A

in a curve and may pierce the palate

20
Q

How do the mandibular incisors tend to grow?

A

Outwards

21
Q

How do you treat malocclusion?

A

Regular clipping of the insisors