Rabbit CP

Question 1

Rabbits are considered to be ___ but pet rabbits generally do not exhibit strong tendencies

Answer 1

nocturnal

Question 2

rabbits communicate with each other through ____ cues. to warn of danger they will _______ on the ground. when frightened or injured they may _____

Answer 2

scent, thump their hindlimbs, squeal

Question 3

daily cleaning of rabbit housing is essential to keep ____ levels and ____ to a minimum

Answer 3

ammonia, odors

Question 4

the preferred litter of rabbits is _____ as they may try to eat other substrates

Answer 4

shredded paper

Question 5

commercial rabbit feed should contain ___% fiber and ____% protein. if hairballs are a problem for pet rabbits, proteolytic enzymes (which can be found in ____ and ____ juice) can be given

Answer 5

10 : 15 : papaya : pineapple

Question 6

temporary identification in rabbits includes ____ and ____ on fur. permanent identification includes ___, ____ and _____

Answer 6

cage cards, markers ; ear tags, tattoos, microchips

Question 7

as much as ___ mls can be given SQ to a rabbit

Answer 7

100

Question 8

as much as _____ mls can be given IM per injection site

Answer 8

1.5

Question 9

only _____ fluids should be given IV through marginal ear veins in rabbits

Answer 9

isotonic

Question 10

____ feeding tubes can be placed in anorexic rabbits for long term use

Answer 10

nasogastric

Question 11

rabbits pose as a greater anesthetic risk than the other lab animals. ____ - ____% of rabbits also have a serum enzyme called atropine esterase which renders ____ ineffective. their ____ system is sensitive to gas anesthesia and their high body fat reserves complicates ______ anesthesia

Answer 11

30-40 ; atropine ; respiratory ; barbiturate

Question 12

blood collection in rabbits is easily completed by using the _____ and _______

Answer 12

marginal ear vein and central auricular artery

Question 13

which blood collection technique must be done under anesthesia and followed by euthanasia

Answer 13

cardiocentesis

Question 14

two general radiograph views obtained in rabbits are a ____ and ___. skull rads can be performed to check for _____

Answer 14

VD and a lateral ; malocclusion

Question 15

hairball is a common name for ______

Answer 15

trichobezoars

Question 16

when restraining rabbits why is it important to always support the hindlimbs

Answer 16

injure their spinal cord, fracture their back, or scratch the handler

Question 17

what are the three relaxation techniques that can be used for non invasive procedures we discussed for rabbits

Answer 17

dim room lights, cover their eyes, massage masseter muscles, v-trough

Question 18

what are the techniques that can be used for invasive procedures in rabbits

Answer 18

restraint box, burrito, cat bag

Question 19

what are the three venous access points that can be used in rabbits other than the ears

Answer 19

jugular, cephalic, lateral saphenous