rabbit DZ Flashcards
to remove pasteurellosis from a breeding colony, kits should be cesarean (t/f)
true
mucoid enteropathy generally has a good prognosis (t/f)
false
viral diseases of rabbits are a common problem in the US (t/f)
false
cancer is one of the leading causes for death in intact female rabbits (t/f)
true
malocclusion can be a genetic problem in rabbits (t/f)
true
the most common bacterial infection of rabbits is caused by ______. they can either be asymptomatic or harbor it in their ______ (this form is often called ____)
pasteurella multocida ; upper respiratory tract ; snuffles
torticollis, generally called ____ in rabbits can be a common clinical sign for pasteurellosis and is caused by the accumulation of pus and fluid in the _____ ear
wry neck ; inner
pasteurellosis is transmitted by _____ or _____. treatment can include antibiotics but prolonged use can cause a ______. this will also just induce _____ and reinfection is common
direct contact or aerosol contamination ; fatal diarrhea ; remission
mucoid enteropathy can occur in adults but is mainly a concern in those that are ____ weeks of age. clinical signs can vary from _____ with mucous hypersecretion to ___ watery diarrhea
7-10 ; constipation ; profuse
antibiotic induced enterotoxemia can be a cause for mucoid enteropathy especially in rabbits that have been given _____, ____, or _____
lincomycin, clindamycin, eryhtromycin
high ___ diets are a methods to help protect rabbits against mucoid enteropathy
fiber
listeriosis is most commonly diagnosed in does during late _____. it is a disease characterized by _____ or abortion. it is caused by the organism _____ and is a zoonotic disease
stages of pregnancy ; sudden death ; listeria monocytogenes
____ disease is caused by Clostridium piliform that can be found in nearly all lab animals. ____ sanitation, stress, and ____ can all lead to this disease. ____ compounds can be added to the drinking water for 4-5 days to treat the disease but tx can be difficult since it has an ongoing presence in research facilities
tyzzers ; poor ; overcrowding ; tetracyclin
mastitis is not a common problem for rabbits unless they are housed in a commercial breeding facility. many bacterial types have been isolated but _____ is the most common causative agent
staphylococcus
vent disease and spirochetosis are the common names for what disease
treponematosis
____ is generally referred to as rabbit fever and is caused by _______. it is generally a disease of wild rabbits and hares and infected animals often die before showing clinical signs. transmission of this disease include _____ and ____ (through arthopod transmission has also been implicated)
tularemia ; francisella tularensis ; direct contact ; bite wounds
in regards to the papilloma virus, cottontails only get the ____ form
cutaneous
rabbit pox is a ___ contagious disease with a high mortality rate. infected rabbits can have a fever, have a skin rash and have nasal/lacrimal discharge. this disease can be prevented with the ____ vaccine
highly ; smallpox
the reservoir for Myxomatosis in the united states is the _____. this species can be found in the costal areas of _____ and california
california brush rabbbit ; oregon
tx for myxomatosis is not effective and death can occur within ____ days to ___ weeks
2 days - 2 weeks
infections of the rotavirus type A has been found in rabbits and is generally ____. however, mortality rates can be as high as 80% in rabbits younger than ___months
self limiting ; 6
what is the most common neoplasm in rabbits
uterine adenocarcinoma
_____ is commonly called bumblefoot. this can be a common disease in pet rabbits especially if they are obese. ____ contamination in the case can also be a predisposition for this disease
pododermatitis ; fecal
vertebral fractures and luxations are typically caused by _____. this can manifest as posterior ___ or ____
improper handling ; paresis / paralysis
