Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Exotics > Rabbits > Flashcards

Rabbits Flashcards

1
Q

what is the TPR (and GI sound freq) in rabbits

A
  • RR - 30-60
  • HR - 180-300
  • T - 38.5-40
  • GI - 2-4/min
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what might exopthalmous in a rabbit suggest

A

thymoma (partic if increases when you lift it)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

why can the lacrimal duct get so easily blocked

A

2 bends - px-maxillary and cd incisors

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what might an ear base swelling suggest

A

OE (partic if a lop-eared rabbit) - pressure build up, TM might pop!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what cheylietalla spp do rabbits get

A

c. parasitovorax

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what gauge is suitable for IV

A

24-26G

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what needle is suitable for IO

A

1.5inch spinal needle and 18-22G

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

what local ana do you use in rabbits

A

lignocaine 2% (SC, IM, Intra-periosteum)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what type of drug would you use for premed

A 
A2 AGONIST + KET
fentanyl + fluanisone
med + ket + buprenorphine
xylazine
diazepam
midazolam
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

how often do you need to flush an IO catehter

A

3x/d AND before and after any medication

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

how much IM med can you give

A

1ml max

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

how much SC inj vol can you give

A

100ml/5kg rabbit — in different places (if fluids for example)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

how small do nebulisation droplets have to be to reach LRT

A

<5um

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

how often do you nebulise

A

3-4x/d, for 10mins

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

which is the best v for blood sampling

A

lat saphenous - position and size are good

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

when inserting a naso-lacrimal cannular, desc the basic method

A
  • evert lower eyelid
  • ventral punctae
  • V-M direction
  • use 20-27G cannular (depending on rabbit size)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

what would use use to sedate a rabbit

A

midazolam

alfazalone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

what do you use to euthanase a rabbit

A

pentobarb - I/v. use a catheter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

what are the agonal actions which may shock O

A

sneezes
agonal gasps
urine voiding
muscle twitches

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

why would you give a rabbit a barium meal

A

if recurrent GI stasis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

what is there in the thorax which might make you worry abour a mass

A

lots of fat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

should rabbit intestines be gassy

A

yes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

is there normally sludge in bladder

A

yes often - though do ask more q about diet

24
Q

what are rabbits vacc against

A

myxomatosis
rabbit haemaorragic disease 1 (and know 2 )
- novibac = RHD 1 + myxi
- felivac = RHD 1 +2 + myxi

25
what is the difference bw RHD1 and 2
RHD 1 - kill adults; kittens survve; fast incubation | RHD 2 - kill all, BUT slower incubation (3-9d) so more transmission. European rabbits only.
26
WHAT ARE THE SIGN SOF rhd 1
bleeding syndrome 100% mort quite, pyrexic, inc RR acute haemorrhage - no clotting factors made
27
what happens to kits infected <4wo with RHD1
they survive and get lifelong immunity
28
what nursing strategy might save a rabbit with myxomatosis
keep it warm! myxi is nastier when cold
29
what is the usual causes of death for rabbits with myxi
2ry bacterial infection (eg pasteruella)
30
what type of virus is myxi
pox
31
what type of virus is RHD
calici
32
how is myxi spread
insect vectors | direct contact
33
how is RHD spread
direct insect vectors lorries (RHD1) rabbit show (RHD 2)
34
why and when should you neuter female rabbits
6mo most will get a uterine adenocarcinoma by 3yo stop pseudopregnancy stops nasty-doe
35
when shoul dyou neuter male bunny
4mo+
36
should you routijely worm rabbits
no
37
there are 11 spp of coccidian for rabbits; 1 is fatal - which>?
e. stiedae | - -> hepatic coccidiosis (hepatomegaly, icterus, kg loss)
38
name a mite that causes facial crusting and might look like myxi
treponaema cuniculi (rabbit syphilis)
39
what ectoparasiticide with kill rabbits
FIPRONIL
40
how do you tx syphilis
penicillin
41
should you fast rabbits preop?
NO, because they cant V or regurg - but do remove pellets and greens 1 hr before and hay at 10mins before
42
how would you induce a rabbit for sx
injection! (they breath hold - gas is useless) | alfaxalone + midazolam + propofol (slowly to prev apnoea)
43
whats the most impt thing to check if decide to use a 'v gel' (laryngeal mask)
check mouth empty of food!
44
what rate of IVFT should be given
4ml/kg/hr of crystalloids - can increase this under GA if want
45
what impt changes to the anaesthetic protocol will you make for a compromised rabbit
- IVFT +- SC FT (use HA to inc aborption) - emeraid - motilin (metoclopramide + ranitidine) - smaller doses, more drug types
46
what are the best analgesics for rabbits
buprenorphine & butorphenol both okay for DH patietns NSAIDS + buprenorphine CRI of ket, dexmedetom and morphine best local - bupivacaine or lidocaine
47
name pro-kinetics
domperidone metaclopromide ranitidine cisapride
48
name some diff methods of haemostasis
electro and radio cautery ligatures haemoclips
49
CATGUT (AND OTHERS) CAUSES SUTURE REACTION (adhesion and caseous inflam) IN RABBITS, instead use:
verapamil | - has a Ca++ blocker in it -- prev adhesions
50
what is unusaly about the rabbit uterus
2x horns (normal) no uterine body 2 x cervices! also really fatty - bloooddd
51
why do you lavage a rabbit OVH
reuce adhesions
52
in a rabbit OVH do you remove cervices or like in dogs - doesn't really matter
remove them - or will get adenocarcinoma
53
close or open rabbit castrates?
Closed – open inguinal rings!
54
what pathogens are often responsible for abscess formation
``` pasteurella staph proteus e coli f necrophorum corynebacterium pyogenes klebsiella strep ```
55
if you cant completely remove abscess - what do you do?
use gentamycin, amikacin, cefazoin IV or IM etc NOT ORAL

Exotics (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions