Rabbit CD

Question 1

The most common bacterial infection of rabbits is caused by _____________ _____________. They can either be asymptomatic or harbor it in their ________ ___________ __________ (Often referred to as ________)

Answer 1

Pasteurella multocida, upper respiratory tract, snuffles

Question 2

Torticollis, generally called _____ _____ in rabbits can be a common clinical sign for pasteurellosis and is caused by the accumulation of pus and fluid in the _______ ear.

Answer 2

Head tilt, inner

Question 3

Pateurellosis is transmitted by ______ _______ or _________ _______________. treatment can include antibiotics but prolonged use can cause ________ ________. This will also just induce _________ and reinfection is common.

Answer 3

Direct contact, aerosol contamination, fatal diarrhea, remission

Question 4

Mucoid enteropathy can occur in adults but is mainly a concern in those that are __-__ weeks of age. Clinical signs can vary from _________ with mucous hypersecretion to ___________ watery diarrhea

Answer 4

7-10, constipation, profuse

Question 5

Antibiotic induced enterotoxemia cna be a cause for mucoid enteropath especially in rabbits that have been given ______________, ________________, or _______________

Answer 5

Lincomycin, Clindamycin, or Erythromycin

Question 6

High _________ diets are a method to help protect rabbits against mucoid enteropathy

Answer 6

fiber

Question 7

LIsteriosis is most commonly diagnosed in does during late _________. It is a disease characterized by ________ _________ or abortion. It is caused by the organism ___________ ______________ and is a ZOONOTIC DISEASE.

Answer 7

Pregnancy, sudden death, listeria monocytogenes.

Question 8

_________ disease is caused by ____________ ____________ that can be found in nearly all lab animals. Poor sanitation, stress, and over crowding can all lead to this disease. ______________ compounds can be added to the drinking water for 4-5 days to treat the disease but the treatment can be difficult since it has an ongoing presence in research facilities.

Answer 8

Tyzzers, Clostridium piliform, Tatracycline

Question 9

Mastitis is not a common problem for rabbits unless they are housed in a commercial breeding facility. Many bacterial types have been isolated but _______________ is the most common causative agent.

Answer 9

Staphylococcus

Question 9

Rabbit pox is a ______ contagious disease with a high mortality rate. Infected rabbits can have a fever, have a skin rash, and have nasal/lacrimal dischrage. This disease can be prevented by the _____________ vaccine

Answer 9

Smallpox

Question 9

Vent disease and spirochetosis are the common names for what disease?

Answer 9

Treponematosis

Question 9

___________ is generally referred to as rabbit fever and is caused by ______________ ______________. It is generally a disease of wild rabbits and hares and infected animals often die before showing clinical signs. Transmission of the disease include ______ _______ and _______ _________ (through arthropod transmission has also been implicated)

Answer 9

Tularemia, francisella tularensis, direct contact, bite wound

Question 9

The reservoir for myxomatosis in the US is the _____________ __________ _________. This species can be found in the coastal areas of _______ and cali

Answer 9

California brush rabbit, oregon

Question 9

In regards to the papilloma virus, cottontails only get the __________ form

Answer 9

cutaneous

Question 10

Treatment for myxomatosis is not effective and death can occur within __ ____ to __ _____

Answer 10

2 days, 2 weeks

Question 11

Infections of the rotavirus type A has been found in rabbits and is generally _____ _______. However, mortality rates can be as high as 80% in rabbits younger than __ ________

Answer 11

self limiting, 6 mo

Question 12

What is the most common neoplasm in rabbits?

Answer 12

Uterine adenocarcinoma

Question 13

____________ is commonly called bumblefoot. This can be common in pet rabbits especially if they are obese. _________ contamination in the case can also be a predisposition for this disease.

Answer 13

Pododermatitis, fecal

Question 14

Vertebral fractures and luxations are typically caused by __________ _________. This can manifest as posterior ________ or ________

Answer 14

Improper handling, paresis, paralysis

Question 15

Moist dermatitis is commonly called ________- in rabbits. it typically present as foul-smelling exudative dermatitis that is around the folds of the ________

Answer 15

slobbers, dewlap

Question 16

Congenital glaucoma is called __________. this disease is common in the ____ __________ _________ rabbit with one or both eyes infected.

Answer 16

bupthalmia, new zealand white

Question 17

_____________, or hairballs, can be a result form ingesting hair. This can occur through normal _______ habits, licking at fur when in _______, stressed, or from maternal ______ _________

Answer 17

Trichobezoars, grooming, heat, nest building

Question 18

Proteolytic enzymes can help prevent hair balls. These can be found in _________ and __________ juice

Answer 18

papaya, pineapple

Question 19

Mandibular progathism is a common problem in which breed of domestic rabbits?

Answer 19

New zealand whites

Question 20

Splay leg is another name for what disease?

Answer 20

Hip dysplasia

Question 21

What is a “blue bag” in rabbits?

Answer 21

Mastitis causes mammary glands to become cyanotic.