pocket pets exam 3 Flashcards
(24 cards)
what causes red tears? in who
harderian glands in mice and gerbils
highly infectious disease seen in lab mice. high mortality, resp issues
sendai virus
what does LCM cause
lethargy, anorexia, weight loss, encephalitits, death
what is tyzzers disease
clostridial GI disease
coronaviral disease in mice, dry eyes
sialodacryoadenitits virus (SDAV)
hyperplasia of the ileal epithelium of hamsters, causes wet tail
C. diff
most common isolate of pneumonia in hamsters
pasteurella and strep
unique thing about gerbils when monitoring health
they have very small urine volume because they are desert animals
most common in juvenile gerbils. weightloss, adr, hepatitis, death
salmonellosis
difference between hystrichomorphs compared to myomorphs
precocious birth, vaginal membrane
normal appearance of guinea pig urine
thick and basic
unacceptable bedding
cedar or sawdust
guinea pigs must be bred when
6-8 mo of age to prevent ossification of pelvis
respiratory disease, pododermatitis, lameness, weird joints, impaired collagen synthesis: guinea pig
scurvy
required vitamin C for a guinea pig
10mg/kg/day
what is the primary etiology of antibiotic associated enterotoxemia
c. diff
cerivical lymphadenitis
strep. zoo
what type of diet do rabbits require
high fiber >18%
cause of snuffles
p. multocida
slobbers
dental issue
what is the deal with ferret nutrition
minimal ability to digest complex CHOs
the three main diseases that ferrets get
neoplasia
foreign body
distemper
cushing presentation in a ferret
adrenal gland disease
