ferrets and fish 10 mod 9

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Which of the following is the most common primary neoplasm reported in the ferret kidney?

Adenocarcinoma

Papillary tubular cystadenoma

Renal lymphoma

Transitional cell carcinoma (correct)

What is the commonest form of urolithiasis seen in pregnant female ferrets?

Cystine

Uric acid

Struvite (correct)

Calcium oxalate

Which of the following is NOT a potential clinical sign of renal neoplasia in ferrets?

Chronic renal failure

Metastasis

Papillary tubular cystadenoma

Adenoma (correct)

What is the recommended treatment for pregnancy toxaemia in ferrets?

Intravenous administration of glucose saline Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a treatment option for female ferrets with hyperoestrogenism?

Implantation with a GnRH agonist Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for male ferrets with prostatic cysts?

Removal of any adrenal tumour Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of not treating a female ferret with pyometra?

Bone marrow suppression Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to prevent prostatic disease in male ferrets?

Implantation with a GnRH agonist Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a treatment option for acute mastitis in jills?

Debridement of the gangrenous mammary gland Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of chronic mastitis in jills?

Staphylococcus intermedius Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of pyometra in jills?

Copious vulval discharge Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a treatment option for metritis in jills?

Administration of 0.5 mg Lutalyse Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of ovarian tumours in ferrets?

Enlarged peripheral lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age range of ferrets affected by disseminated idiopathic myofasciitis (DIM)?

Under 18 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for disseminated idiopathic myofasciitis (DIM) in ferrets?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria have been associated with pyogranulomatous panniculitis in ferrets?

Pseudomonas luteola Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a treatment option for chronic renal failure in ferrets?

Benazepril Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate of renal cysts in ferrets?

10-15% Signup and view all the answers

What are the peaks observed in a normal ferret serum protein electrophoretogram from left to right?

Albumin; alpha 1 globulins; alpha 2 globulins; beta 1 globulins; beta 2 globulins and gamma globulins Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of Benazepril for treating chronic renal failure in ferrets?

0.25-0.5mg/kg q12h Signup and view all the answers