Exotic

Question 1

Parrots eat ________ based diets, while Canaries and Finches eat _________ based diets

Answer 1

Pelleted, seed

Question 2

Calcium Supplementation for Avians is important for

Answer 2

breeders and layers

Question 3

Avocados, chocolate, and foods high in sugar or salt should be avoided in Avians as they are toxic.
__________ plant should be avoided due to liver damage.

Answer 3

Comfrey

Question 4

Three Venipuncture sites on Avians

Answer 4

Right Jugular, Basilic (wing), Median tarsometatarsal

Question 5

White crystals in bird droppings

Answer 5

Uric acid

Question 6

Parasite that causes Swollen Crop in birds

Answer 6

Trichomanas

Question 7

PDD (Proventricular Dilatation Disease) is associated with avian __________. Infection causes neurologic signs.

Answer 7

Bornavirus

Question 8

(Avian)
Aspergillosis is a fungal __________ infection and may lead to fungal ___________

Answer 8

Respiratory, granulomas

Question 9

Hypocalcemia, Large eggs, obesity, stress, genetics, poor nutrition, tumors or infection of the oviduct can lead to _______________ in birds.

Answer 9

Egg binding

Question 10

Parrot herpesvirus, often fatal

Answer 10

Pacheco’s Disease

Question 11

Chlamydophila psittaci is also known as______________ and is one of the most common bacterial respiratory diseases in pet birds. (Zoonotic)

Answer 11

Psittacosis

Transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of spore like phase of organism

Question 12

Exotic Newcastles Disease (Avian) is transmitted through inhalation of viral particles (bodily fluids) and can result in sinusitis, lethargy, and ______________

Answer 12

Conjunctivitis

Question 13

Reptiles do not need to be ______________ before anesthesia and are prone to ____________.

Answer 13

Fasted, hypothermia