Exotics- treatments

Question 1

What is a first line antibiotic in rabbits

Answer 1

TMPS

Question 2

List 6 options for analgesia in rabbits

Answer 2

meloxicam
tramadol
bupreonorphine
maropitant
carprofen
lidocaine CRI

Question 3

List 3 prokinetics to use in rabbits

Answer 3

cisapride
metoclopramide
ranitidine

Question 4

List 2 antacids in rabbits

Answer 4

ranitidine
omeprazole

Question 5

List 3 antibiotcs that can be used in small mammals

Answer 5

TMPS
metronidazole
enrofloxacin

Question 6

Name a anthelmintic that can be used in rabbits

Answer 6

fenbendazole

Question 7

Treatment to coccidiosis in small mammals

Answer 7

TMPS
or
toltrazuril

Question 8

what should you avoid giving rabbits and guinea pigs

Answer 8

steroids- because every dose is an immunosuppressive dose- even topical

Question 9

List 3 options for analgesia in reptiles

Answer 9

meloxicam
morphine
buprenorphine

Question 10

List 4 antibiotics that can be used in reptiles

Answer 10

TMPS
doxycycline
metronidazole
enrofloxacin

Question 11

what is toxic to chelonians

Answer 11

ivermectin

Question 12

Treatment of crytosporidium in reptiles

Answer 12

euthanasia - no effective treatment

Question 13

How to tube feed a reptile

Answer 13

orogastric tube
or
oesophagostomy

Question 14

Treatment of bloat in rabbits

Answer 14

IVFT
analgesia + sedation
decompress stomach with orogastric tube
simethicone
may require surgery

Question 15

Treatment of dysbiosis in rabbits

Answer 15

IVFT
stop any Abs
cholestyramine
probiotics
caecotroph transfusion

Question 16

Treatment of E.caniculi in rabbits

Answer 16

fenbendazole once daily for 28 days
+/- cisapride
buprenorphine
IVFT if dehydrated
Advise owner to minimise stress, increase cleaning and isolate from other rabbits

Question 17

Treatment of otitis media/interna

Answer 17

GA and flush ear with saline
injectable (sc) penicillin
metoclopramide- for nausea associated with a head tilt
+/- TRIZEDTA

otitis interna= surgery

Question 18

Treatment of uterine adenocarcinoma in rabbits

Answer 18

spay
or
euthanasia

Question 19

treatment of syphilius in rabbits

Answer 19

daily injections of penicillin for 1-2 weeks

Question 20

treatment of ovarian cysts in guinea pigs

Answer 20

surgical removal
or
drain cyst- US guided
or provide GnRH

Question 21

Treatment of persistent oestrus in ferrets

Answer 21

hCG- stim ovulation
Proligestone- suppress oestrus
deslorelin- GnRH agonist implant
+/- transfusion, IVFT, vit K

Question 22

Treatment of hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets

Answer 22

deslorelin- if the adrenal gland in healthy
adrenolectomy

Question 23

list the 3 options for reproductive control in female ferrets

Answer 23

keep females with vasectomised hob
leave entire and give yearly proligestone jab
use hormonal implant- deslorelin

Question 24

list 2 options for reproductive control in male ferrets

Answer 24

vasectomy
deslorelin implant

Question 25

How to treat coccidiosis in birds

Answer 25

amprolium

Question 26

treatment of aspergillosis in birds

Answer 26

Itraconazole

Question 27

treatment of anal impaction in guinea pigs

Answer 27

gentle manual expression

Question 28

prevention of sour crop in birds

Answer 28

apple cider vinegar in drinking water - this is not a treatment

Question 29

treatment of mites in small mammals

Answer 29

ivermectin selamectin imidacloprid (ferret)

Question 30

treatment of dermatophytosis in small mammals

Answer 30

topical antifungal (F10) systemic antifungal (itraconazole)

Question 31

treatment of Trichofolliculomas in guinea pig

Answer 31

surgical excision- is benign

Question 32

treatment of abscesses in small mammals

Answer 32

surgery generally needed topical antibiotics- C&S

Question 33

treatment of myasis in small mammals

Answer 33

ivermectin, selamectin surgical debridement topical treatment

Question 34

treatment of mites in birds

Answer 34

ivermectin selamectin

Question 35

treatment of pododermatitis

Answer 35

NSAIDs AB- C&S Surgical debridement topical treatment

Question 36

treatment of dermatitis in reptiles

Answer 36

topical treatment (F10) Ab- C&S Analgesia

Question 37

treatment of dysecdysis in reptiles

Answer 37

warm baths brushing correct underlying cause

Question 38

Treatment of metabolic bone disease in reptiles and birds

Answer 38

Ca cage rest analgesia husbandry changes surgical fixation- contraindicated with nutritonal

Question 39

Treatment of insulinoma in ferrets

Answer 39

preds +/- diazoxide partial pancreatectomy diet changes - high protein/fat , low carb

Question 40

treatment of bladder sludge in rabbits

Answer 40

change diet IVFT treat secondary infections- TMPS

Question 41

treatment of urolithiasis in rabbits

Answer 41

cystotomy

Question 42

treatment of floppy bunny syndrome

Answer 42

supportive care 'most rabbits recover in 3-4 days

Question 43

treatment of Psittacosis in birds

Answer 43

doxycycline for 45 days

Question 44

treatment of hyperlipidaemia in birds

Answer 44

change diet slowly over 6 months