Tech 4 final Flashcards
what is the upper respiratory form of pasteurellosis
rhinitis AKA “snuffles”; most common
rabbit pasteurellosis CS
rhinitis, otitis media and interna, abscesses, nasal discharge
where is pododermatitis common in rabbits
ventral metatarsal regions
pododermatitis treatment
topical ABX-gentamycin or neosporin
hairball treatment
surgery, rehydrtion, 10-15ml mineral oil, metoclopramide, 10 ml fresh pineapple juce
what is a trichobezoar
gastric hairball
what do pineapples contain
papain; digests hair
CS of rhinitis
S+, mucopurulent nasal discharge
how is myxomatosis transmitted
mosquitoes
what causes tularemia
francisella tularensis (bacteria infection)
what is the most common and trublesome domestic rabbit disease
pasteurellosis
what is the most common neoplasia in does over 5 years
uterine adenocarcinoma
what causes rabbit syphilis
treponema cuniculi
what is psoroptes cuniculi
rabbit ear mite; nonburrowing
what antibiotics are thought to play a role in enterotoxemia
erythroMYCIN, clindaMYCIN, lincoMYCIN, streptoMYCIN, penicillin
where is bordetella bronchiseptica present
respiratory tract of diseased and normal rabbits
what causes tyzzer’s disease
C. piliforme
what is cheyletiella parasitovorax
dandruff mite
venereal spirochetosis AKA
rabbit syphilis, vent disease, treponematosis
two examples of moist dermatitis
sore dewlap and hutch burn
uterine adenocarcinoma CS
bloody vulvar discharge
what is found on a necropsy of tularemia
lesions of the spleen and liver
what is buphthalmia
form of glaucoma
what can abx. use in rabbits cause
fatal diarrhea
what causes thinning of fur and scaly lesions
cheyletiella parasitovorax
most common fracture site
L7-S1
what is the most common neoplasia in juvenile and young adults
lymphosarcoma
what is otitis
common middle ear manifestation with snuffles
podidermatitis
sore hocks
pasteurellosis treatment
ABX., baytril(safest)
tularemia vector
arthropod (tick most often)
hairball CS
stop eating and stop feces production
how often do kits nurse
once a day
hepatic coccidiosis CS
adults show no CS but young may experience wt loss, D+, enlarged liver
how often does dystocia happen with rabbits
rarely
what foods should not be given to rabbits
foods high in sugar, starch, and calcium
are rabbits induced or spontaneous ovulators
induced
rabbit IV injection
in cephalic; 2 ml/kg bolus or 10 ml/kg CRI
what is the reason for the thick cloudy urine in rabbits
pH, crystals, porphyrin
best depth assessors in rabbits
RR and jaw tone
gestation of rabbits
29-35 days
heterophil AKA
pseudoeosinophil
what are female rabbits prone to
uterin carcinoma
what is different about a rabbit uterus
it is duplex; 2 cervixs
how are rabbit breeds categorized
size, anatomy, and color
why should alfalfa hay be avoided in rabbits
too high in calcium
what causes nephrotoxicity in rabbits
telazol
what is the number one cause of disease in rabbits
inappropriate diet
what is given SQ or IM in rabbits for light sedation
fentanyl/droperidol or acepromazine
rabbit uses in research
drug testing, genetics, immunology
which blood cell is more common in rabbits
basophils
most commonly performed surgeries in rabbits
OHE, castrations, gastrotomies
what enzyme do rabbits have that hydrolizes atropine
atropine esterase
what anesthetic is used in rabbits for short procedures
propofol
what is a sign of poor health in rabbits
cecotropes during the day
pain meds for rabbits
buprenex, butorphanol, rimadyl
what anesthesia drug should rabbits be given
glycopyrrolate
what should only be given intranasal
telazol
rabbit lifespan
5-6 years; up to 15 years
what is the fiber concentration of pellets
high
what is the rabbit birthing process called
kindling
rabbit scientific name
oryctolagus cuniculus
guniea pig Heat stroke tx
Cool water mist and alcohol on footpads
guniea pig Scientific name
Cavia porcellus
guniea pig Main uses
Food, pets, research
Define neophobic
Afraid of new things
What is the use of atropine
Prevent bradycardia and reduce salivation
What research are guniea pigs used for
Tuberculosis, anaphylaxis, genetics, immunology
Deadly dz in guniea pigs
Salmonella
guniea pig Parturition aka
Farrowing
What should guniea pigs never be given
Penicillin
guniea pigs Lifespan
5-7 years
What is the function of kurloff bodies in guniea pigs and who has more
Unknown. Females
Bumble foot caused by
Obesity and wire flooring
Scurvy aka
Hypovitaminosis C
How many pairs of teats in guniea pigs
One pair; male and female
4 varieties
Shorthair/English, Abyssinians, silky, Peruvian
Precocious
Born with hair and open eyes
guniea pig Heat stroke cause
Temp above 85F
guniea pig Gestation
63-68 days
Do sows build nests
No
Mite tx
Ivermectin injection
guniea pig Lumps caused by
Strep
Most common guniea pig surgery
C-section
Common guniea pig mite
Trixacarus cavie
What is a metabolic cage
Seep rates urine from bedding
Lice aka
Pediculosis
What enzyme to GPs lack
L-gluconolactone oxidase enzyme
What are kurloff bodies
Leukocytes with intra cytoplasmic inclusions
What do cedar shavings do in guniea pigs
Cause liver dz. and respiratory illness
what is rabbit torticollis
head tilt
enterotoxemia
a disruption of the normal flora of the gut
enterotoxemia causes
changes in feeding, weaning, abx therapy, concurrents infections
tyzzers diagnosis
per os innoculation of weanling gerbils with fecal material is one of the most sensitive tests
what does ket cause
pregnancy toxemia
cause of urolithiasis in rabbits
calcium excretion by the kidney with high urinary pH
urolithiasis CS
anorexia, lethargy, abdominal distension
most common primate cage
squeeze cage
what does primate herpes B cause
fatal in humans, lesions on MM and oral cavity of primates
what is rabbit torticollis
head tilt
enterotoxemia
a disruption of the normal flora of the gut
enterotoxemia causes
changes in feeding, weaning, abx therapy, concurrents infections
tyzzers diagnosis
per os innoculation of weanling gerbils with fecal material is one of the most sensitive tests
what does ket cause
pregnancy toxemia
cause of urolithiasis in rabbits
calcium excretion by the kidney with high urinary pH
urolithiasis CS
anorexia, lethargy, abdominal distension
most common primate cage
squeeze cage
what does primate herpes B cause
fatal in humans, lesions on MM and oral cavity of primates
what is rabbit torticollis
head tilt
enterotoxemia
a disruption of the normal flora of the gut
enterotoxemia causes
changes in feeding, weaning, abx therapy, concurrents infections
tyzzers diagnosis
per os innoculation of weanling gerbils with fecal material is one of the most sensitive tests
what does ket cause
pregnancy toxemia
cause of urolithiasis in rabbits
calcium excretion by the kidney with high urinary pH
urolithiasis CS
anorexia, lethargy, abdominal distension
most common primate cage
squeeze cage
what does primate herpes B cause
fatal in humans, lesions on MM and oral cavity of primates