rabbits

Question 1

overgrown teeth

Answer 1

paraclusion

Question 2

shedding of teeth

Answer 2

desiduous disease

Question 3

respiratory tract infection, can lead to pneumonia, runny nose, runny eyes/conjunctivitis, sneezing, ear infection

Answer 3

snuffles, bacterial infection

Question 4

swollen eyelids, masses on ears lips nose and genitals loss of appetite conjunctivitis, lethargy will lead to death within 10-12 days

Answer 4

myxomatosis, poxvirus infection

Question 5

lameness, restricted motion, unable to hop, instability, swelling, pain, flaky skin, inability to groom, urine and faecal matter can be present in the coat.

Answer 5

DJD degenerative joint disease, caused by obesity or joint trauma. – treated with anti inflammatory medication

Question 6

paralysis of hind limb, hunched walking, weakness, falling over

Answer 6

Hind Limb paresis: caused by trauma, osteoarthritis, bacterial infection, parasites

Question 7

excessive scratching, frequent head shaking, yellow crusts on ears, smelly ears

Answer 7

ear canker – anti inflammatory medication

Question 8

red and inflamed plantar area

Answer 8

Pododermatitis, sore hocks - treat with anti inflammatory cream

Question 9

eggs or maggots in the fur around the anal area

Answer 9

Fly strike, caused by a wet and dirty groin area, obesity

Question 10

decreased activity, weight loss, breathing difficulty

Answer 10

Cardiomyopathy, weakened, enlarged heart

Question 11

excessive itching, headshaking

visible parasites

Answer 11

ectoparasites, fleas - mites - lice

topical treatment