Neoplastic diseases and miscellaneous diseases in rabbits Flashcards
What is the most common neoplasia in rabbits and is the leading cause of death in intact does?
Uterine adenocarcinoma
What neoplasias primarily affects juveniles, young adult rabbits and is usually due to genetic factors?
Lymphosarcoma
Embryonal nephroma
Bile duct adenoma
What is known as bumblefoot and is seen in obese animals?
Pododermatitis
What bacteria causes Pododermatitis?
Staphylococcus aureus
What are the clinical signs of Pododermatitis?
Round, ulcerated lesions of the plantar surfaces of the feet
Painful feet
Reluctance to move
How is Pododermatitis transmitted?
Fecal contamination
Wire-bottom cages
Abrasive bedding
How is Pododermatitis treated?
Relieving the pain
Local antiseptics
Antibiotic ointments
What are husbandry-related diseases related to trauma?
Vertebral fracture
Luxation from improper handling
What is also known as slobbers and is a result of bacterial infection of the skin due to chronic wetness from drooling or poor husbandry
Moist dermatitis
What are the clinical signs of slobbers?
Foul-smelling exudative dermatitis around the folds of the dewlap
How do you treat moist dermatitis?
Topical antibiotics or systemic antibiotics
What is also known as a congential glaucoma, is a hereditary condition with an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern with incomplete penetration?
Buphthalmia
What species is Buphthalmia commonly seen?
New Zealand white rabbits
What are the clinical signs of Buphthalmia?
Protruding eyes Corneal opacity Ulceration One or both eyes may be infected Rupture eye is possible
What results from ingestion of fur during normal grooming, licking when animals are heat stressed, or maternal nest building?
Trichobezoars
