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Rabbits Flashcards

1
Q

In rabbits the second pair of upper incisors are referred to as _______ or ________

A

Peg teeth or wolf teeth

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2
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Rabbits have been used in studies of diet induced ____________.

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Atherosclerosis

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3
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The round, expanded, muscular sac found at the terminal portion of the ileum in rabbits is referred to as ___________ ___________.

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Sacculus rotundus

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4
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Like rats and horses rabbits are not able to ________.

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Vomit

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5
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Prevention of trichobezoars (hairballs) in rabbits invoices the addition of _____ ______ to the diet.

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Proteolytic enzymes

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6
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Improper handling of rabbits that causes injury to its spinal cord results in a condition called________.

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Posterior paralysis

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7
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The most common sites for blood collection in the rabbit are ______ _______ _______ or ______ ______ _____.

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Marginal ear vein or central auricular artery

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8
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The most common bacterial infection of rabbits is _______.

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Pasteurellosis

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9
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The causative agent of the disease characterized by sudden death or abortion and most often seen in does in the late stages of pregnancy is ___________ __________

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Listeria monocytogenes

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10
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Infection with gram negative organism Francisella Tularensis is commonly referred to as

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Tularemia (rabbit fever)

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11
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The causative agent for the highly zoonotic infection _____________ is Trichophyton mentagrophytes (ringworm)

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Mycotic diesese

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12
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Coccidiosis can occur in two forms in rabbits: _________ and _________ form

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Hepatic and intestinal

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13
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Infestations with the mite _______ ________ are common in laboratory rabbits.

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Psoroptes cuniculi

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14
Q

The scientific name for the domesticated rabbit is __________ ________.

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Oryctolagus cuniculus

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15
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The rabbit breed most widely used in biomedical research is the

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New Zealand white

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16
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What are some examples of rabbits fancy breeds

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Belgian hare, lop, dwarf rabbits

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17
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What are some examples of rabbit fur breeds

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Rex, angoras, and satin

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18
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Can result in overgrown incisors if untreated and can lead to anorexia and weight loss

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Malocclusion

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19
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Rabbits ears are highly vascular and serve as

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A thermoregulatory organ

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20
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Female rabbits have prominent skin folds on by underside of the neck, referred to as the

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Dewlap

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21
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Rabbit urine tends to be highly alkaline often with a PH greater than ___

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8.0

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22
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Male rabbits are also referred to as _____

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Bucks

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23
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Female rabbits are also referred to as ____

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Does

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24
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Litter size for rabbits is

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4-12 kits

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25
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Weaning in rabbits occurs

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5 and 8 weeks of age

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26
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Commercial rabbit feed is composed of approximately ___% of protein and ___% of fiber

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15
10

27
Q

Rabbits fed _____________ usually become obese

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Ad libitium

28
Q

Ventilation requirements for rabbits are ___ to ___ room air changes per hour

A

10-15

29
Q

Indoor housing for rabbits should be maintained at a temperature range of ___ to ___F with a humidity of ___ to___%

A

62-70f
30to70%

30
Q

Daily cleaning of trays is essential because

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It keeps ammonia levels and odors down

31
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The most common injections given in rabbits are

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SQ, IV, and IM

32
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IM injections can be given to rabbits where

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Large epaxial muscles, quadriceps

33
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In general, the max volume of _____ can be administered IM

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1.5mls

34
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Depending on the site chosen as much as _______ can be given SQ

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100mls

35
Q

In rabbits during surgery what should be done every 5 minutes

A

Blood pressure and HR

36
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Primarily a concern in young rabbits 7-10 weeks old. Impaction, watery diarrhea, constipation, are some clinical signs. This often leads with death

A

Entertoxemia and mucoid enteropathy

37
Q

The causative agent is clostridium piliforme and this disease is caused by poor sanitation and overcrowding. Some clinical signs are diarrhea, anorexia, and dehydration

A

Tyzzers disease

38
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Also referred to as vent disease or spirochetosis. Is caused by the spirochete Treponema Cuniculi. This is transmitted venereally and transplacentally. Infected animals usually developed small ulcers of the genital region

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Treponematosis

39
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The incubation period for Treponematosis is

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3-6 weeks

40
Q

The upper respiratory form of pateurellosis is commonly referred to as

A

Snuffles

41
Q

The causative agent of Pasteurellosis in rabbits is

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Pasteurella multocida

42
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Torticollis is also known as

A

Wry neck

43
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A zoonotic disease in rabbits that causes sudden death or abortion and is often seen in late stages of pregnancy

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Listeriosis

44
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Many bacterial agents have been implicated, but staphylococcus is the most causative agent. Not common except in colonies maintained in commercial rabbit-breeding facilities

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Mastitis

45
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Zoonotic disease also known as rabbit fever, occurs in primarily wild rabbits. This can be transmitted through bite wounds, ingestion, inhalation.

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Tularemia

46
Q

A disease characterized by thick wart like lumps on the neck, shoulders, and ears.

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Papilloma virus

47
Q

Highly contagious disease and has a high mortality rate. Infected rabbits have fever, skin rash, and lacrimal and nasal discharge

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Rabbit pox

48
Q

A viral disease transmitted through insect vectors and direct contact. Has a high mortality rate. Mostly found along the coast

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Myxomatosis

49
Q

A disease transmitted through fecal-oral route. Mortality can be as high as 80% in rabbits as young as 6 months. Has been found clinically normal in rabbits.

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Rotavirus

50
Q

Eimeria =

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Coccidiosis

51
Q

An endoparasite that causes latent disease of the brain

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Encephalitozoonosis

52
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Commonly known as the rabbit fur mite and has zoonotic potential

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Cheyletiella parasitovorax

53
Q

The most common neoplasia of domestic rabbits and the leading cause of death in infect female pet rabbits

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Uterine adenocarcinoma

54
Q

Hip dysplasia in rabbits is also know as

A

Splay leg

55
Q

Euthanasia in rabbits is usually done by an

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Inhalant or an injectable

56
Q

Rabbits are considered _________ because their teeth continue to grow throughout their life

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Brachydontic

57
Q

A rabbits normal temperature is

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101.3-104.0

58
Q

What is a rabbits Normal HR

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180-250

59
Q

What is a rabbits normal RR

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30-60

60
Q

True or false
rabbits can breath out of their mouths

A

False
Rabbits are obligate nasal breathers meaning they can only breath through their nose

61
Q

Breeding colonies should have one buck for every __ to ___ does

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10-20

62
Q

Rabbits kits are generally born how

A

Blind, hairless, and helpless

63
Q

Hare kits generally are born how

A

Haired with eyes open

64
Q

Rabbits are active at dawn and dusk, what is the term to describe this ?

A

Crepuscular

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