Pocket pet reproduction

Question 1

Ferret intact female =
intact male =
Spayed female=
Castrated male=

Answer 1

Female= jill 
male= hob
spayed= sprite 
castrated= gib

Question 2

Ferrets are ____ ovulators and their gestation length is ____ days. Their litter size is usually ___-___ kits

Answer 2

Induced; 41-42 days; 8-10 kits

Question 3

Ferret pregnancy toxemia–>

Answer 3

Negative energy balance in late gestation causes lethargy, collapse, and alopecia just before labor.

Question 4

What are the electrolyte imbalances noted in ferret pregnancy toxemia??

Answer 4

Hypoglycemia, azotemia, ketouric, pooooor prognosis and need ER C-section to save the mom

Question 5

Ferret-Struvite urolithiasis occur due to their acidic meat diet. Most likely to obstruct ____ and straining and lead to rectal/vaginal prolpase.

Answer 5

Hobs

Question 6

Dystocia of ferrets is veryyyy rare and is mostly due to small litter size causing what?

Answer 6

Insufficient hormones from fetuses/stress of fetuses saying the want out

Question 7

Jills with too small of litters are prone to dystocia and how do we manage this?

Answer 7

Induce them on day 41 of gestation with Lutalyse followed by oxytocin in 1-4 hours later

Question 8

Ferret C section is indicated when…..

Answer 8

Jill has been in labor for 24 hours or is in distress for any time. Use gas anesth and surgery is done without issues. Full recovery of Jill

Question 9

Parturition of ferrets is __-__ hours.

Answer 9

2-3 hours

Question 10

Ferret mastitis–>

Answer 10

Acute mastitis appears right after whelping or the 3rd weeks of lactation. Tx with flunixin, abx, and hydration

Question 11

Ferret METritis–>

Answer 11

May see excessive vag discharge or not, uterine distension is common. Tx with Lutalyse and abx

Question 12

Rabbits reach sexual maturity at ___-___ months depending on the breed/size.

Answer 12

6-12 months

Question 13

Rabbits are ___ ovulators and litter size is _-__ kits. Gestation length is how long?

Answer 13

Induced; 4-12 kits; 30-33 days

Question 14

Does (female rabbits) will nurse how often (unique):

Answer 14

Once a day for 3-5 straight mins

Question 15

Rabbits (male) basics:

Answer 15

Lack os penis, testicles descend at 12 weeks old, inguinal canals do not close so herniation is always a concern with bucks,.

Question 16

Rabbits- Uterine adenocarcinoma–>

Answer 16

The most common neoplasia in female rabbits. Age is most common factor, occurance is depend. on breeding hx.

Question 17

What are the clinical signs associated with uterine adenocarcinoma???

Answer 17

Hematuria or serosanguinous vaginal discharge with concurrent cystic mammary glands, depression, anorexia, dyspnea

Question 18

How can we prevent uterine adenocarcinoma?

Answer 18

OHE prior to two years old

Question 19

Pyometra in rabbits– What are the two most common bacterial sp. to be cultured from it?

Answer 19

Pasteurella multocida, Staph aureus

Question 20

Rabbits- Pregnancy toxemia–>

Answer 20

Occurs during the last week of gestation, common in fat rabbits, signs progress over 1-5 days, breath may have acetone odor, ADR, acidic urine, proteinuria, ketouria, and hepatic Lipidosis are common

Question 21

How can we tx preg. toxemia in rabbits?

Answer 21

No effective tx, prevention is key by avoiding fasting and undernutrition esp. in late gestation.

Question 22

Mastitis in rabbits-

Answer 22

Usually occurs during lactation, signs similar to other animals

Question 23

What are the common bacterial isolates from rabbit mastitis (3)?

Answer 23

Staph, pasteurella, strep

Question 24

Guinea pig basics:

Answer 24

Sexual maturity in females is 2 months and is 3 months in males. Non-seasonal polyestrus, 15-17 day cycle with ✨spontaneous ovulation

Question 25

Gestation length of a guinea pig is __-__ days, what type of placenta do they have? What is their usual litter size? When are they weaned?

Answer 25

59-72 day gestation; Hemochorial placenta like humans!; litter size is 1-13 (2-4 avg)., weaned at 21 days

Question 26

Parturition of guinea pigs Know this

Answer 26

Pubic symphysis separates prior to parturition, 15mm separation two days prior with 25mm separation at time of delivery is key. Sows that are bred for the first time after 7-8 months may have dystocia due to failure of this separation. soooo breed before 6 months of age to avoid this.