derm in exotics

Question 1

List 5 clinical signs of mites in small mammals

Answer 1

desquamation
erythema
alopecia
pruritus
crusts

Question 2

List 4 clinical signs of dermatophytosis in small mammals

Answer 2

alopecia
desquamation
erythema
usually circular?

Question 3

List 4 clinical signs of mast cell tumour in small mammals- which species is affected the most

Answer 3

small epidermal mass
pruritus
ulcerted
dark colour

FERRET

Question 4

List 4 clinical signs of Trichofolliculomas in small mammals- what species if affected the most

Answer 4

No pain
no attached
sebaceous grey secretion
can get big
GUINEA PIG

Question 5

List 6 clinical signs associated with mites in birds

Answer 5

desquamation
erythema
alopecia
pruritus
crusts
beak and legs hyperkeratosis common

Question 6

List 4 clinical signs seen with hypovitaminosis A in birds

Answer 6

Hyperkeratosis (beak and leg)
blepharitis
rhinitis
sinusitis …

Question 7

List the clinical signs of feather cysts in birds- which more affected

Answer 7

Subcutaneous mass- wings common location
caseous secretion
cage birds (canaries and budgies)

Question 8

List 4 clinical signs of skin burns in reptiles

Answer 8

Discoloured areas
ulcers
exudative
blisters

Question 9

where on the repltile does dysecdysis sometimes struggle

Answer 9

toes and eye specticles

Question 10

List 3 clinical signs of dermatitis/ skin ulcers in reptiles

Answer 10

erythema
exudate
ulcerated

Question 11

List 6 skin problems that commonly affect small mammals

Answer 11

Mites
Abscess
Myasis (fly-strike)
Dermatophytosis
Mast cell tumour
Trichofolliculomas

Question 12

List 4 skin diseases that commonly affect birds

Answer 12

Mites
Hypovitaminosis A
Feather cysts
Pododermatitis

Question 13

List 4 skin diseases that commonly affect reptiles

Answer 13

Traumatic wounds
Skin burns
Dysecdysis
Dermatitis/skin ulcers

Question 14

Describe how to treat mites in small mammals

Answer 14

ivermectin, selamectin, Imidacloprid (advocate ONLY ferret)
correct underlying cause

Question 15

Describe how to treat abscess in small mammals

Answer 15

surgery usually needed
topical
ABs (C and S - capsule)

Question 16

Describe how to treat myasis in small mammals

Answer 16

Ivermectin, Selamectin, surgical debridement, topical treatment.

Question 17

Describe how to treat dermatophytosis in small mammals

Answer 17

Topical antifungal (F10)
systemic antifungals (side effects) Itraconazole

Question 18

Describe how to treat mast cell tumour in small mammals

Answer 18

surgical excision
usually good prognosis

Question 19

How to treat trichofolliculomas

Answer 19

surgical excision
benign
good prognosis

Question 20

How to treat mites in birds

Answer 20

ivermectin, selamectin

Question 21

How to treat hypovitaminosis A in birds

Answer 21

supplementation + treat systemic issues

Question 22

How to treat feather cysts in birds

Answer 22

surgical

Question 23

How to treat pododermatitis

Answer 23

NSAID
Ab (C and S)
surgical debridement
topical treatment

Question 24

How to treat skin burns in reptiles

Answer 24

topical
surgical debridement

Question 25

How to treat dysecdysis in reptiles

Answer 25

warm baths
brushing ???
correct underlying causes

Question 26

How to treat traumatic wounds in reptiles

Answer 26

surgical debridement - close by 2nd intension
keep moist
C and S if infected - ABs

Question 27

How to treat dermatitis/ skin ulcers in reptiles

Answer 27

topical treatment (F10)
Abs (C and S)
analgesia

Question 28

List 7 causes of intrinsic feather loss

Answer 28

inappropriate caging
Low humidity
inappropriate photoperiod
Circovirus (PBFD)
malnutrition
mites
polyomavirus

Question 29

List 6 medical causes of feather destructive behaviour

Answer 29

renal diseae
septicaemia
hepatic disease
hypothyroidism
allergy
dermatitis

Question 30

List 6 psychogenic causes of feather destructive behaviour

Answer 30

no enrichment
lack of exercise
inadvertent reinforcement
inadequate bone with owner
hormonal stimulation
conflict behaviours