Pocket Pet Diseases

Question 1

the __ gland produces “red tears” in rats which are __ an iron containing reddish pigment secreted in response to stress

Answer 1

harderian, porphyrin

Question 2

for sexing rats and mice, the anogenital distance is __ in females than males

Answer 2

shorter

Question 3

rats have __ pairs of nipples while mice have __. BOTH have __ mammary tissue that may extend onto the lateral and dorsal areas of the abdomen and thorax

Answer 3

6, 5, extensive

Question 4

rat lifespan

Answer 4

2-3 years

Question 5

mouse lifespan

Answer 5

1.5-3 years

Question 6

rats and mice eat __ feed that should be available __

Answer 6

pelleted, ad libitum

Question 7

Diseases of mice

Answer 7

sendai virus
lymphocytic choriomeningitis
pneumonia virus of mice
tyzzers disease
mammary tumors
malocclusion and other dental probs

Question 8

diseases of rats

Answer 8

SDAV
Tyzzers disease
Mammary tumors
malocclusion and other dental problems

Question 9

sendai virus is a __ infectious disease of mice also known as __ which causes __ with high mortality in juvenile mice

Answer 9

highly, murine parainfluenza virus type 1, respiratory problems

Question 10

Lymphocytic choriomeningitisi

Answer 10

• LCM virus (arenaviridae)
• mice > hamsters
• clinical signs of lethargy, anorexia, rough coat, weightless, meningitis, encephalitis and death

ZOONOTIC

Question 11

Tyzzers disease is a __ disease that causes __, __ , __,___ and __. Transmission is __ and it is __

Answer 11

clostridial, anorexia, perianal staining, watery diarrhea, multiple abscesses in the liver and rapid death

fecal - oral and zoonotic

Question 12

Sialodacryoadenitis Virus (SDAV) is a highly contagious __ of rats with signs of ___, __ and __. It usually resolves within __ days and post infection sequelae include __ and __

Answer 12

coronavirus, dry eyes, no saliva, weight loss, 10, corneal ulcers and glaucoma

Question 13

mammary tumors have higher incidence in __ strains with __ as the most common tumor type.

Answer 13

inbred, fibroadenoma

Question 14

what causes dental problems in rats?

Answer 14

soft diets, calcium deficiency, fractures of jaw and other trauma

Question 15

hamster lifespan

Answer 15

2-3 years

Question 16

hamsters have large ___ and are __ fermenters and have ___ glands

Answer 16

cecums, cecal, flank sebaceous

Question 17

hamster cheek pouches are used to __ food, can be __ and are an __ site

Answer 17

transport, everted, immunoprivileged site

Question 18

hamsters are omnivores and coprophagic to provide vitamins __ and __

Answer 18

B and K

Question 19

temperature for hamster housing

Answer 19

72 F

Question 20

Major diseases of hamsters

Answer 20

• proliferative ileitis
• pneumonia
• tyzzers disease
• lymphocytic choriomeningits

Question 21

proliferative ilietis is also known as ___ and is caused by clostridium difficile with symptoms of __, __, ___, __ and__. what is it a result of usually? transmision?

Answer 21

wet tail, lethargy, anorexia, ruffled coat, typhilitis, death

usually a result of post antibiotic therapy, stress, poor diet, and recently weaned individuals by fecal-oral transmission

ZOONOTIC

Question 22

Pneumonia in hamsters most commonly has __ and __ as isolates, is treated with antibiotics and is ___

Answer 22

p. pneumotropica, strep, pneumoniae, zoonotic

Question 23

Tyzzers disease’s first sign is often ___and is caused by ____ a gram negative spore forming rod and is ___

Answer 23

acute death, clostridium piliforme, zoonotic

Question 24

Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM) is more common in mice than hamsters and spread in __, __, __ and may be __

Answer 24

urine, droppings, saliva, zoonotic

Question 24

tyzzers disease has similar signs to wet tail but is __

Answer 24

systemic

Question 25

gerbil life span

Answer 25

3-4 years

Question 26

t/f: gerbil cheek pouches are extrudable

Answer 26

F

Question 27

t/f: harderian glands are present in gerbils along with a mid ventral abdominal sebaceous gland

Answer 27

T

Question 28

gerbils do not __ or __ and foot stomping is a sign of __ or __

Answer 28

hibernate or estivate, aggression or excitement

Question 29

describe gerbil nutrition

Answer 29

granivorous and omnivorous -> avoid total seed-based diets

Question 30

what type of bedding is preferred for gerbils?

Answer 30

corn cob

Question 31

t/f: there are NO viral diseases identified yet in gerbils

Answer 31

T

Question 32

common gerbil diseases

Answer 32

nasal dermatitis tyzzers disease salmonellosis trauma

Question 33

nasal dermatitis in gerbils is __ induced irritation from __ secretion on their face and nose allowing a secondary bacterial infection. Tx by removing __ and cleaning face, and ___ BID

Answer 33

stress, porphyrin, stress, topical therapy (triple antibiotic opthalmic ointment

Question 34

symptoms of tyzzers disease

Answer 34

poor coat condition, weight loss anorexia, diarrhea, and sudden death

Question 35

salmonellosis is most common in __ gerbils with clinical signs of __, __,__ and __ or systemic disease causing __ and __

Answer 35

juvenile (3-6wks), rough haircoat, listlessness, dehydration, death, hepatitis, peritonitis

Question 36

is antibiotic therapy typically rewarding for salmonellosis in gerbils?

Answer 36

no

Question 37

why should you not pick up a gerbil by its tail?

Answer 37

may cause trauma of degloving causing need for tail amputation

Question 38

guinea pigs are hystrichomorphs, what makes them different from myomorphs?

Answer 38

- longer gestation - precocious offspring - cellular membrane that closes over the vaginal opening except during estrus and at parturition

Question 39

guinea pigs have __ teeth and a large __

Answer 39

incisor and premolar, cecum

Question 40

lifespan of guinea pigs

Answer 40

5-7 years

Question 41

t/f: guinea pigs may stampede or trample their young if frightened

Answer 41

t

Question 42

guinea pigs are strict __ and have a daily dietary requirement of __

Answer 42

herbivores, vitamin C

Question 43

how do you sex a guinea pig?

Answer 43

males: digital pressure is used to extrude the penis females: Y shaped opening

Question 44

guinea pigs have a __ in place until first estrus that opens just prior to __ and and closes after or during __

Answer 44

vaginal closure membrane, estrus, pregnancy

Question 45

a guinea pig must be bred and deliver her first litter prior to __ months of age or her __ will permanently fuse and cause future dystocia

Answer 45

6-8, pubic symphysis

Question 46

guinea pig respiratory disease is caused by __ and ___

Answer 46

bordetella bronchiseptica and streptococcus pneumonia

Question 47

guinea pig scurvy is caused by __ deficiency that can develop within __ weeks causing impaired __ synthesis. Adults require ____ while pregnant animals require __

Answer 47

vitamin C, 2, collagen, 10mg/kg/day, 30mg/kg/day

Question 48

antibiotic- associated enterotoxemia primary etiology in guinea pigs is ___ causing septicemia of __ and __ and is treated by __ the GI normal flora

Answer 48

C. diff, cecum and proximal colon, re-establishing (lactobacillus, transfaunation)

Question 49

guinea pigs have ___ signs of salmonellosis

Answer 49

non-specific

Question 50

cervical lymphadenitis is caused by __ and mucosal injury with bacti invasion. There are SQ cervical masses which yield__ exudate. how should you treat?

Answer 50

strep zooepi, white, lance and flush, surgical excision

Question 51

guinea pig pododermatitis is an __ infection of the feet often caused by __

Answer 51

ascending, wire cages

Question 52

domestic rabbits skeleton is __ of the BW, have strong hindlimbs and are __ fermentors

Answer 52

8%, hindgut

Question 53

lifespan of rabbits

Answer 53

6-15 years

Question 54

optimal temperature for domestic rabbits

Answer 54

61-70 F

Question 55

domestic rabbit nutrition

Answer 55

>18% fiber timothy hay free choice copraphagic

Question 56

domestic rabbits day feces are __ in fiber and dry while night feces are __ in protein and soft

Answer 56

high, high