Rabbit CP Flashcards
Rabbits are considered to be ___ but pet rabbits generally do not exhibit strong tendencies
nocturnal
rabbits communicate with each other through ____ cues. to warn of danger they will _______ on the ground. when frightened or injured they may _____
scent, thump their hindlimbs, squeal
daily cleaning of rabbit housing is essential to keep ____ levels and ____ to a minimum
ammonia, odors
the preferred litter of rabbits is _____ as they may try to eat other substrates
shredded paper
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
10 : 15 : papaya : pineapple
temporary identification in rabbits includes ____ and ____ on fur. permanent identification includes ___, ____ and _____
cage cards, markers ; ear tags, tattoos, microchips
as much as ___ mls can be given SQ to a rabbit
100
as much as _____ mls can be given IM per injection site
1.5
only _____ fluids should be given IV through marginal ear veins in rabbits
isotonic
____ feeding tubes can be placed in anorexic rabbits for long term use
nasogastric
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
30-40 ; atropine ; respiratory ; barbiturate
blood collection in rabbits is easily completed by using the _____ and _______
marginal ear vein and central auricular artery
which blood collection technique must be done under anesthesia and followed by euthanasia
cardiocentesis
two general radiograph views obtained in rabbits are a ____ and ___. skull rads can be performed to check for _____
VD and a lateral ; malocclusion
hairball is a common name for ______
trichobezoars
