Disorders

Question 1

What is the definition of obesity?

Answer 1

a condition characterised by abnormal or excess fat accumulation

Question 2

What are the causes of obesity?

Answer 2

over feeding
not enough exercise
genetic components
hypothyroidism or other diseases
medication
stress
incorrect diet
environmental factors

Question 3

What are the symptoms of obesity?

Answer 3

lethargy
respiratory issues
loss of mobility
body condition score high
high weight
not being able to care for themselves

Question 4

What is the treatment for obesity?

Answer 4

eating the right energy requirements
regular exercise
better environmental conditions
more enrichment
medicated diet/food

Question 5

What is the definition of constipation?

Answer 5

infrequent, irregular or difficulty evacuating the bowels

Question 6

What are the causes of constipation?

Answer 6

not enough fibre in the diet
not enough water
sudden changes in the diet
not enough exercise
medication
too much grooming resulting in fur ingesting

Question 7

What are the symptoms of constipation?

Answer 7

little or no faeces
hard and dark-coloured faeces
stomach pain
bloating
straining

Question 8

What is the treatment for constipation?

Answer 8

increasing fibre intake
increasing exercise
vet may prescribe laxatives
provide access to fresh water
regular grooming

Question 9

What is the definition of diabetes?

Answer 9

a metabolic disorder in which the body has high or low glucose levels for prolonged periods of time

Question 10

What are the causes of diabetes?

Answer 10

obesity
increased blood triglyceride levels
hypothyroidism
urinary, dental or skin infections
pregnancy
unspayed females
medication

Question 11

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

Answer 11

frequent urination
excessively thirsty or hungry
weight changes
cloudy eyes
dull coat
reoccurring infections as their immune system is affected
slower wound healing

Question 12

What is the treatment for diabetes?

Answer 12

diet control
medication
regular exercise

Question 13

What is the definition of laminitis?

Answer 13

inflammation of sensitive areas of tissue

Question 14

What are the causes of laminitis?

Answer 14

excessive or lack of exercise
systemic diseases that have a septic or toxic focus
blood poisoning or toxaemia
hormonal imbalances
womb infections
leg injuries

Question 15

What are the symptoms of laminitis?

Answer 15

pain and lameness in the feet
strong or bonding digital pulse in the lower limb
hot hoofs
distorted hoof shape or growth
blood or pus from the hoof
bruised sols
not wanting to exercise

Question 16

What is the treatment for laminitis?

Answer 16

pain relief medication
antibiotics to reduce harmful bacteria
medication to improve circulation
antihistamines to reduce swelling
foot support to limit movement and pain
cold or hot therapy to the feet
reduced grass intake
strip grazing

Question 17

What is the definition of urolithiasis?

Answer 17

the formation of stony concretions in the bladder or urinary tract
more common in male goats especially castrated ones because their urinary tract is smaller and narrower than females

Question 18

What are the causes of urolithiasis?

Answer 18

too much protein or calcium in the diet
lack of vitamins that prevent crystals sticking together in the urine
obstruction in the flow of urine that causes the build up of salts

Question 19

What are the symptoms of urolithiasis?

Answer 19

dullness
straining to urinate
abdominal pain
hunched back or stiffness
blood in urine

Question 20

What is the treatment for urolithiasis?

Answer 20

catheterization
surgical correction
diet or drug therapy to lower the content of magnesium, phosphorus, protein and sodium
increase water intake