pt 16 (guinea pigs) Flashcards
another common name for guinea pig
cavy
genus name of guinea pig
cavia porcellus
what are the terms for male and female guinea pigs
boar and sow
3 varieties of guinea pigs; which is most common
English - most common
peruvian
Abyssinian
estrus cycle
polyestrus
16-18 days
gestation period
63 days similar to dogs
weaning age
21 days
precocious or altricious
precocious
another name for scurvy and symptoms
hypovitaminosis C; gingival bleeding, tooth loss, pain, swollen costochondral junction, bone pain, poor bone formation, anorexia
how is scurvy prevented and treated
parenteral and oral vitamin C; fresh food, fruit, liquid vitamins in water
what dental problem is seen in GP? symptoms? which teeth are affected? tx?
malocclusion of premolars; spitting out food, anorexia, wt loss; anesthetize and file teeth
what reproductive problem is an issue with GP? cause? prevention? tx?
dystocia; fusion of pubic symphysis at 6 months of age results in narrow birthing canal; c-section; breed earlier to prevent (3-5 months)
what are foot infections called? cause? prevention (2)?
pododermatitis; abrasions and subsequent bacterial infection from wire flooring and poor sanitation; slotted stainless steel flooring and non-porous resting board
why should GP not be kept in the same room as rabbits? which other species should they not be housed with?
rabbits, cats, dogs may be asymptomatic carriers of respiratory disease
what are the symptoms of respiratory disease in GP
nasal discharge, sneezing, dyspnea, otitis media
