Coati and APH mod 10
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Which subfamily are coatis and raccoons currently linked together in?

  • Mustelidae
  • Omnivora
  • Procyoninae (correct)
  • Nasua

    • Which species of raccoon is found from southern Canada to Panama and on islands off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts?

  • Tres Marias raccoon (Procyon insularis)
  • Brown-nosed or South American coati (Nasua nasua)
  • Common raccoon (Procyon lotor) (correct)
  • Crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorous)

    • What is the average weight of a male white-nosed coati?

  • 4.6kg
  • 3.7kg
  • 6.76kg
  • 5.9kg (correct)

    • Which family do raccoons and coatis belong to?

    <p>Procyonidae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is commonly spread through fecal contamination in raccoons?

    <p>Salmonellosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is associated with hepatic iron deposition in coatis?

    <p>Iron storage disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease can result in neurological tumours in wild raccoons?

    <p>Raccoon polyomavirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases has been reported in raccoons in Japan?

    <p>Borna disease virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method of contraception for raccoons and coatis to avoid disease problems?

    <p>Castration or ovariohysterectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended vaccination for raccoons in a distemper endemic area?

    <p>Canarypox vectored canine distemper and ferret vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a significant component of the wild coati's diet?

    <p>Dog and cat food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor increases the basal energy requirements of coati females?

    <p>Reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrition-related disease is commonly observed in captive raccoons and coatis?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a unique feature of the raccoon's feet?

    <p>They have a well-developed somatic sensorimotor area of the cerebral cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the rolling behavior performed by raccoons?

    <p>To stimulate the secretion of toxic substances from their prey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended milk replacer for handrearing coatis?

    <p>Zoologic milk replacers with a lower lactose level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about chitin digestion in African Pygmy Hedgehogs?

    <p>Chitin digestion is higher than cellulose digestion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dental formula of an African Pygmy Hedgehog?

    <p>I3/2 C1/1 P3/2 M3/3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of death in African Pygmy Hedgehogs according to the study mentioned?

    <p>Neoplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nutritional problems have been reported in hedgehogs?

    <p>Neither A nor B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, hedgehog dietary requirements are more similar to which animal?

    <p>Canids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most commonly reported neoplasms in APHs?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of hepatic lipidosis in APHs?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of APHs are highly prone to neoplasia according to one survey?

    <p>21%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Caparinia tripilis?

    <p>A parasitic disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are taurine-deficiency cardiomyopathies reported in hedgehogs?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for implementing weight-reduction diets in APHs?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a member of the Procyonidae family within the order Carnivora?

    <p>Meerkats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dental formula of raccoons and coatis?

    <p>I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/3, M 2/2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a topic covered in Module 10 of the GPCert(EXP) course?

    <p>Diseases of unusual mammalian pets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a species of coati mentioned in the text?

    <p>Mountain or Argentinian coati</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a species of raccoon mentioned in the text?

    <p>Mountain raccoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of coatis mentioned in the text?

    <p>Solitary and nocturnal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a unique feature of coatis' feet?

    <p>They have a well-developed somatic sensorimotor area in the cerebral cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why raccoons 'wash' their food before eating it?

    <p>To stimulate noxious and toxic secretions from the prey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended base diet for captive raccoons?

    <p>Commercially available dog or cat food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a significant component of the coati's diet in the wild?

    <p>Bird eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for implementing weight-reduction diets in captive raccoons and coatis?

    <p>Providing mental and physical stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is commonly spread through fecal contamination in raccoons and coatis?

    <p>Canine distemper virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases has been reported in raccoons in Japan?

    <p>Borna disease virus (BDV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method of contraception for raccoons and coatis to avoid disease problems?

    <p>Castration or ovariohysterectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is commonly observed in captive raccoons and coatis?

    <p>Hepatic lipidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zoonotic disease is renowned for causing central nervous system disease in aberrant hosts?

    <p>Bayliascaris procyonis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease has been reported to cause problems in raccoons with both the feline panleucopaenia and the canine parvovirus 2 being implicated?

    <p>Parvovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is a recently recognized captive nutritional disease, with 10 cases of moderate to marked hepatic iron deposition noted in a retrospective pathology study of 13 coatis?

    <p>Iron storage disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT recommended as a treat for captive hedgehogs?

    <p>Milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dental formula of an African Pygmy Hedgehog?

    <p>I3/2 C1/1 P3/2 M3/3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most commonly seen neoplasm in African Pygmy Hedgehogs?

    <p>Oral squamous cell carcinomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nutritional diseases have been reported in hedgehogs?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal's dietary requirements are hedgehogs' requirements more similar to?

    <p>Canids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most commonly reported neoplasm in African Pygmy Hedgehogs?

    <p>Mammary gland adenocarcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Caparinia tripilis?

    <p>A type of skin disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of hepatic lipidosis in African Pygmy Hedgehogs?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of African Pygmy Hedgehogs are highly prone to neoplasia according to one survey?

    <p>21%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal is highly prone to neoplasia according to the text?

    <p>APHs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of neoplasm is commonly reported in African Pygmy Hedgehogs?

    <p>Skin tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dietary requirements do hedgehogs have?

    <p>Similar to canids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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