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Pocket Pet Diseases Flashcards

1
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the __ gland produces “red tears” in rats which are __ an iron containing reddish pigment secreted in response to stress

A

harderian, porphyrin

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for sexing rats and mice, the anogenital distance is __ in females than males

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shorter

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rats have __ pairs of nipples while mice have __. BOTH have __ mammary tissue that may extend onto the lateral and dorsal areas of the abdomen and thorax

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6, 5, extensive

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4
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rat lifespan

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2-3 years

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mouse lifespan

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1.5-3 years

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rats and mice eat __ feed that should be available __

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pelleted, ad libitum

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7
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Diseases of mice

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sendai virus
lymphocytic choriomeningitis
pneumonia virus of mice
tyzzers disease
mammary tumors
malocclusion and other dental probs

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diseases of rats

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SDAV
Tyzzers disease
Mammary tumors
malocclusion and other dental problems

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sendai virus is a __ infectious disease of mice also known as __ which causes __ with high mortality in juvenile mice

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highly, murine parainfluenza virus type 1, respiratory problems

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Lymphocytic choriomeningitisi

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  • LCM virus (arenaviridae)
  • mice > hamsters
  • clinical signs of lethargy, anorexia, rough coat, weightless, meningitis, encephalitis and death

ZOONOTIC

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Tyzzers disease is a __ disease that causes __, __ , __,___ and __. Transmission is __ and it is __

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clostridial, anorexia, perianal staining, watery diarrhea, multiple abscesses in the liver and rapid death

fecal - oral and zoonotic

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Sialodacryoadenitis Virus (SDAV) is a highly contagious __ of rats with signs of ___, __ and __. It usually resolves within __ days and post infection sequelae include __ and __

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coronavirus, dry eyes, no saliva, weight loss, 10, corneal ulcers and glaucoma

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mammary tumors have higher incidence in __ strains with __ as the most common tumor type.

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inbred, fibroadenoma

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what causes dental problems in rats?

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soft diets, calcium deficiency, fractures of jaw and other trauma

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hamster lifespan

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2-3 years

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hamsters have large ___ and are __ fermenters and have ___ glands

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cecums, cecal, flank sebaceous

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hamster cheek pouches are used to __ food, can be __ and are an __ site

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transport, everted, immunoprivileged site

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18
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hamsters are omnivores and coprophagic to provide vitamins __ and __

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B and K

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19
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temperature for hamster housing

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72 F

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20
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Major diseases of hamsters

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  • proliferative ileitis
  • pneumonia
  • tyzzers disease
  • lymphocytic choriomeningits
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proliferative ilietis is also known as ___ and is caused by clostridium difficile with symptoms of __, __, ___, __ and__. what is it a result of usually? transmision?

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wet tail, lethargy, anorexia, ruffled coat, typhilitis, death

usually a result of post antibiotic therapy, stress, poor diet, and recently weaned individuals by fecal-oral transmission

ZOONOTIC

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Pneumonia in hamsters most commonly has __ and __ as isolates, is treated with antibiotics and is ___

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p. pneumotropica, strep, pneumoniae, zoonotic

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23
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Tyzzers disease’s first sign is often ___and is caused by ____ a gram negative spore forming rod and is ___

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acute death, clostridium piliforme, zoonotic

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Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM) is more common in mice than hamsters and spread in __, __, __ and may be __

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urine, droppings, saliva, zoonotic

24
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tyzzers disease has similar signs to wet tail but is __

A

systemic

25
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gerbil life span

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3-4 years

26
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t/f: gerbil cheek pouches are extrudable

A

F

27
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t/f: harderian glands are present in gerbils along with a mid ventral abdominal sebaceous gland

A

T

28
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gerbils do not __ or __ and foot stomping is a sign of __ or __

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hibernate or estivate, aggression or excitement

29
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describe gerbil nutrition

A

granivorous and omnivorous -> avoid total seed-based diets

30
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what type of bedding is preferred for gerbils?

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corn cob

31
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t/f: there are NO viral diseases identified yet in gerbils

A

T

32
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common gerbil diseases

A

nasal dermatitis
tyzzers disease
salmonellosis
trauma

33
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nasal dermatitis in gerbils is __ induced irritation from __ secretion on their face and nose allowing a secondary bacterial infection. Tx by removing __ and cleaning face, and ___ BID

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stress, porphyrin, stress, topical therapy (triple antibiotic opthalmic ointment

34
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symptoms of tyzzers disease

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poor coat condition, weight loss anorexia, diarrhea, and sudden death

35
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salmonellosis is most common in __ gerbils with clinical signs of __, __,__ and __ or systemic disease causing __ and __

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juvenile (3-6wks), rough haircoat, listlessness, dehydration, death, hepatitis, peritonitis

36
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is antibiotic therapy typically rewarding for salmonellosis in gerbils?

A

no

37
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why should you not pick up a gerbil by its tail?

A

may cause trauma of degloving causing need for tail amputation

38
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guinea pigs are hystrichomorphs, what makes them different from myomorphs?

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  • longer gestation
  • precocious offspring
  • cellular membrane that closes over the vaginal opening except during estrus and at parturition
39
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guinea pigs have __ teeth and a large __

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incisor and premolar, cecum

40
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lifespan of guinea pigs

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5-7 years

41
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t/f: guinea pigs may stampede or trample their young if frightened

A

t

42
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guinea pigs are strict __ and have a daily dietary requirement of __

A

herbivores, vitamin C

43
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how do you sex a guinea pig?

A

males: digital pressure is used to extrude the penis

females: Y shaped opening

44
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guinea pigs have a __ in place until first estrus that opens just prior to __ and and closes after or during __

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vaginal closure membrane, estrus, pregnancy

45
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a guinea pig must be bred and deliver her first litter prior to __ months of age or her __ will permanently fuse and cause future dystocia

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6-8, pubic symphysis

46
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guinea pig respiratory disease is caused by __ and ___

A

bordetella bronchiseptica and streptococcus pneumonia

47
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guinea pig scurvy is caused by __ deficiency that can develop within __ weeks causing impaired __ synthesis. Adults require ____ while pregnant animals require __

A

vitamin C, 2, collagen, 10mg/kg/day, 30mg/kg/day

48
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antibiotic- associated enterotoxemia primary etiology in guinea pigs is ___ causing septicemia of __ and __ and is treated by __ the GI normal flora

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C. diff, cecum and proximal colon, re-establishing (lactobacillus, transfaunation)

49
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guinea pigs have ___ signs of salmonellosis

A

non-specific

50
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cervical lymphadenitis is caused by __ and mucosal injury with bacti invasion. There are SQ cervical masses which yield__ exudate. how should you treat?

A

strep zooepi, white, lance and flush, surgical excision

51
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guinea pig pododermatitis is an __ infection of the feet often caused by __

A

ascending, wire cages

52
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domestic rabbits skeleton is __ of the BW, have strong hindlimbs and are __ fermentors

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8%, hindgut

53
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lifespan of rabbits

A

6-15 years

54
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optimal temperature for domestic rabbits

A

61-70 F

55
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domestic rabbit nutrition

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> 18% fiber
timothy hay free choice
copraphagic

56
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domestic rabbits day feces are __ in fiber and dry while night feces are __ in protein and soft

A

high, high

57
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A

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