Exotics

Question 1

are rabbits rodents?

Answer 1

no (lagomorphs)

Question 2

what is specialised about the rabbits teeth?

Answer 2

incisors and cheek teeth continuously grow

Question 3

what is the lifespan of rabbits?

Answer 3

8-10 years old

Question 4

what is the lifespan of a ferret?

Answer 4

6-8 years

Question 5

are male or female ferrets larger?

Answer 5

males

Question 6

what type of rodents are guinea pigs?

Answer 6

hystricomorphs - all teeth continuously grow

Question 7

what is the lifespan of guinea pigs?

Answer 7

5-6 years

Question 8

what type of rodents are chinchillas?

Answer 8

hystricomorphs - all teeth continuously grow

Question 9

what environment are chinchillas adapted to?

Answer 9

cold, dry environments

Question 10

what is the lifespan of chinchillas?

Answer 10

8-10 years

Question 11

what type of rodents are rats?

Answer 11

myomorphs - only incisors grow continuously

Question 12

what is the lifespan of rats?

Answer 12

2-3 years

Question 13

what type of rodents are hamsters?

Answer 13

myomorphs - only incisors grow continuously

Question 14

what is the lifespan of a hamster?

Answer 14

1-2 years

Question 15

what is the lifespan of a bearded dragon?

Answer 15

8-12 years

Question 16

what diet do bearded dragons have?

Answer 16

omnivores when young and herbivores as adults

Question 17

what diet do leopard geckos have?

Answer 17

insectivores

Question 18

what is the lifespan of a leopard gecko?

Answer 18

10-12 years

Question 19

what are comply kept species of tortoise?

Answer 19

greek
hermanns
horsfield

Question 20

what diet do corn snakes have?

Answer 20

carnivores

Question 21

what is the lifespan of corn snakes?

Answer 21

15-20 years

Question 22

what type of light do all reptiles require exposure to?

Answer 22

UV-B

Question 23

what is the lifespan of a budgie?

Answer 23

7-15 years

Question 24

what is the lifespan of an African grey parrot?

Answer 24

20-30 years

Question 25

what is the preferred optimal temperature zone?

Answer 25

temperature range in which species can exhibit natural behaviours

Question 26

what is UV-A important for in reptiles?

Answer 26

for them to be able to exhibit normal behaviour

Question 27

what is UV-B important for in reptiles?

Answer 27

vitamin D/calcium metabolism

Question 28

why does care need to be taken when handling chinchillas?

Answer 28

fur/tail slip if handled roughly

Question 29

what are rabbits vaccinated against?

Answer 29

myxomatosis viral haemorrhagic disease 1and 2

Question 30

what is the protocol for myxo-RHD plus?

Answer 30

first dose from five weeks old yearly boosters (protects against myxomatosis and VHD 1 and 2)

Question 31

what is the protocol for filavac?

Answer 31

first dose from 10 weeks old yearly boosters (protects against VHD 1 and 2)

Question 32

what are ferrets vaccinated against?

Answer 32

distemper rabies (if traveling)

Question 33

what is the protocol for distemper vaccination of ferrets?

Answer 33

first dose at 12 weeks yearly boosters

Question 34

what are ferret reactions to vaccines?

Answer 34

anaphylactic reaction causing hyperaemia, vomiting, hyper salivation, diarrhoea

Question 35

how can ferret vaccine reactions be prevented?

Answer 35

mix vaccine with sterile water/saline give vaccines 3-4 weeks apart monitor for 30 minutes post vaccine

Question 36

what are possible treatment options for ferret vaccine reactions?

Answer 36

adrenaline diphenhydramine dexamethasone (prednisolone) supportive therapy (fluids, oxygen...)

Question 37

what should raccoons and foxes be vaccinated against?

Answer 37

distemper

Question 38

what should meerkats be vaccinated against?

Answer 38

distemper

Question 39

what are pigeons vaccinated against?

Answer 39

avian pox paramyxovirus

Question 40

what are canaries vaccinated against?

Answer 40

avian pox

Question 41

what strategies are used to control parasites?

Answer 41

good husbandry regular cleaning/hygiene routine faecal testing preventative worming (not routinely done)

Question 42

what are some common internal parasites seen in exotics?

Answer 42

pinworms (rabbits, rodents) - commensal ciliates (lizards, tortoises) - commensal

Question 43

what species is ivermectin toxic to?

Answer 43

chelonians, skinks, snakes

Question 44

what are some possible external parasites seen in exotics?

Answer 44

fleas flystrike lice/mites feather lice

Question 45

what are the generally guidelines for quarantine?

Answer 45

2 months separate facilities/objects faecal test at the start and end species specific disease testing

Question 46

what diseases is tested for when quarantining psittacines?

Answer 46

bornavirus circovirus polyomavirus Chlamydophila

Question 47

what diseases is tested for when quarantining snakes?

Answer 47

cryptosporidium arenavirus paramyxovirus reovirus adenovirus

Question 48

what exotics should be routinely neutered?

Answer 48

rabbits male guinea pigs male rats

Question 49

what are the main benefits of rabbit spaying?

Answer 49

population control reduce unwanted behaviour prevent uterine neoplasia

Question 50

what are the possible surgical techniques available for rabbit castration?

Answer 50

pre-scrotal scrotal incision - closed/open

Question 51

what happens if a female ferret (Jill) isnt mated?

Answer 51

induced ovulators so will stay in oestrus and can develop hyperoestrogenism

Question 52

what can hyperoestrogenism in female ferrets lead to?

Answer 52

bone marrow suppression aplastic anaemia

Question 53

why is neutering of ferrets not advised?

Answer 53

high chance of developing adrenal gland disease

Question 54

why does neutering ferrets lead to adrenal gland disease?

Answer 54

removing the negative feedback mechanism that controls the adrenal gland causing hyperadrenocortisim

Question 55

what is the main product the adrenal glands of ferrets produce?

Answer 55

androgens

Question 56

what are ferrets neutered without inducing adrenal gland disease?

Answer 56

deslorelin implants (every 18-24 months)

Question 57

where are microchips placed in birds?

Answer 57

left pectoral