rabbit DZ Flashcards
to remove pasteurellosis from a breeding colony, kits should be cesarean (t/f)
true
mucoid enteropathy generally has a good prognosis (t/f)
false
viral diseases of rabbits are a common problem in the US (t/f)
false
cancer is one of the leading causes for death in intact female rabbits (t/f)
true
malocclusion can be a genetic problem in rabbits (t/f)
true
the most common bacterial infection of rabbits is caused by ______. they can either be asymptomatic or harbor it in their ______ (this form is often called ____)
pasteurella multocida ; upper respiratory tract ; snuffles
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
wry neck ; inner
pasteurellosis is transmitted by _____ or _____. treatment can include antibiotics but prolonged use can cause a ______. this will also just induce _____ and reinfection is common
direct contact or aerosol contamination ; fatal diarrhea ; remission
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
7-10 ; constipation ; profuse
antibiotic induced enterotoxemia can be a cause for mucoid enteropathy especially in rabbits that have been given _____, ____, or _____
lincomycin, clindamycin, eryhtromycin
high ___ diets are a methods to help protect rabbits against mucoid enteropathy
fiber
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
stages of pregnancy ; sudden death ; listeria monocytogenes
____ disease is caused by Clostridium piliform that can be found in nearly all lab animals. ____ sanitation, stress, and ____ can all lead to this disease. ____ compounds can be added to the drinking water for 4-5 days to treat the disease but tx can be difficult since it has an ongoing presence in research facilities
tyzzers ; poor ; overcrowding ; tetracyclin
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
staphylococcus
vent disease and spirochetosis are the common names for what disease
treponematosis
____ 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 this disease include _____ and ____ (through arthopod transmission has also been implicated)
tularemia ; francisella tularensis ; direct contact ; bite wounds
in regards to the papilloma virus, cottontails only get the ____ form
cutaneous
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 discharge. this disease can be prevented with the ____ vaccine
highly ; smallpox
the reservoir for Myxomatosis in the united states is the _____. this species can be found in the costal areas of _____ and california
california brush rabbbit ; oregon
tx for myxomatosis is not effective and death can occur within ____ days to ___ weeks
2 days - 2 weeks
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 ___months
self limiting ; 6
what is the most common neoplasm in rabbits
uterine adenocarcinoma
_____ is commonly called bumblefoot. this can be a common disease in pet rabbits especially if they are obese. ____ contamination in the case can also be a predisposition for this disease
pododermatitis ; fecal
vertebral fractures and luxations are typically caused by _____. this can manifest as posterior ___ or ____
improper handling ; paresis / paralysis
moist dermatitis is commonly called ____ in rabbits. it typically presents a foul-smelling exudative dermatitis that is around the folds of the ____
slobbers ; dewlap
congenital glaucoma is called _____. this disease is common in the ____ rabbit with one or both eyes affected
buphthalmia ; new zealand white
____ or hairballs, can be a result from ingesting hair. this can occur through normal _____ habits, licking the fur when ___ stressed or from maternal _____
trichobezoars ; grooming ; heat ; nest building
proteolytic enzymes can help prevent hairballs. these can be found in ___ and ___ juice
papaya and pineapple
mandibular prognathism is a common problem in which breed of domestic rabbit
new zealand white
splay leg is another name for what disease
hip dysplasia
what is blue bag in rabbits
mastitis causes mammary glands to become cyanotic
___ is the most common bacterial infection of rabbits
pasteurellosis
___ is primarily a concern in young rabbits (7-10 w)
mucoid enteropathy
terponematosis has an incubation period of
3-6 weeks
___ commonly called rabbit fever
tularemia
The only significant mycotic disease of domestic rabbits is
Ringworm
