rabbit DZ

Question 1

to remove pasteurellosis from a breeding colony, kits should be cesarean (t/f)

Answer 1

true

Question 2

mucoid enteropathy generally has a good prognosis (t/f)

Answer 2

false

Question 3

viral diseases of rabbits are a common problem in the US (t/f)

Answer 3

false

Question 4

cancer is one of the leading causes for death in intact female rabbits (t/f)

Answer 4

true

Question 5

malocclusion can be a genetic problem in rabbits (t/f)

Answer 5

true

Question 6

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 ____)

Answer 6

pasteurella multocida ; upper respiratory tract ; snuffles

Question 7

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

Answer 7

wry neck ; inner

Question 8

pasteurellosis is transmitted by _____ or _____. treatment can include antibiotics but prolonged use can cause a ______. this will also just induce _____ and reinfection is common

Answer 8

direct contact or aerosol contamination ; fatal diarrhea ; remission

Question 9

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

Answer 9

7-10 ; constipation ; profuse

Question 10

antibiotic induced enterotoxemia can be a cause for mucoid enteropathy especially in rabbits that have been given _____, ____, or _____

Answer 10

lincomycin, clindamycin, eryhtromycin

Question 11

high ___ diets are a methods to help protect rabbits against mucoid enteropathy

Answer 11

fiber

Question 12

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

Answer 12

stages of pregnancy ; sudden death ; listeria monocytogenes

Question 13

____ 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

Answer 13

tyzzers ; poor ; overcrowding ; tetracyclin

Question 14

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

Answer 14

staphylococcus

Question 15

vent disease and spirochetosis are the common names for what disease

Answer 15

treponematosis

Question 16

____ 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)

Answer 16

tularemia ; francisella tularensis ; direct contact ; bite wounds

Question 17

in regards to the papilloma virus, cottontails only get the ____ form

Answer 17

cutaneous

Question 18

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

Answer 18

highly ; smallpox

Question 19

the reservoir for Myxomatosis in the united states is the _____. this species can be found in the costal areas of _____ and california

Answer 19

california brush rabbbit ; oregon

Question 20

tx for myxomatosis is not effective and death can occur within ____ days to ___ weeks

Answer 20

2 days - 2 weeks

Question 21

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

Answer 21

self limiting ; 6

Question 22

what is the most common neoplasm in rabbits

Answer 22

uterine adenocarcinoma

Question 23

_____ 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

Answer 23

pododermatitis ; fecal

Question 24

vertebral fractures and luxations are typically caused by _____. this can manifest as posterior ___ or ____

Answer 24

improper handling ; paresis / paralysis

Question 25

moist dermatitis is commonly called ____ in rabbits. it typically presents a foul-smelling exudative dermatitis that is around the folds of the ____

Answer 25

slobbers ; dewlap

Question 26

congenital glaucoma is called _____. this disease is common in the ____ rabbit with one or both eyes affected

Answer 26

buphthalmia ; new zealand white

Question 27

____ or hairballs, can be a result from ingesting hair. this can occur through normal _____ habits, licking the fur when ___ stressed or from maternal _____

Answer 27

trichobezoars ; grooming ; heat ; nest building

Question 28

proteolytic enzymes can help prevent hairballs. these can be found in ___ and ___ juice

Answer 28

papaya and pineapple

Question 29

mandibular prognathism is a common problem in which breed of domestic rabbit

Answer 29

new zealand white

Question 30

splay leg is another name for what disease

Answer 30

hip dysplasia

Question 31

what is blue bag in rabbits

Answer 31

mastitis causes mammary glands to become cyanotic

Question 32

___ is the most common bacterial infection of rabbits

Answer 32

pasteurellosis

Question 33

___ is primarily a concern in young rabbits (7-10 w)

Answer 33

mucoid enteropathy

Question 34

terponematosis has an incubation period of

Answer 34

3-6 weeks

Question 35

___ commonly called rabbit fever

Answer 35

tularemia

Question 36

The only significant mycotic disease of domestic rabbits is

Answer 36

Ringworm