Ferret and Fish 9 mod 9

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Which of the following is a common feature of ferret hepatic disease?

Jaundice

Elevated ALT levels (correct)

Anorexia

Gall bladder rupture

What is the primary cause of liver disease in ferrets?

Hepatic lipidosis

Hepatitis E virus

Copper toxicity

Lymphoma (correct)

Which virus has been reported in ferrets and is transmitted by the faeco-oral route?

Hepatitis E virus (correct)

Hepatitis C virus

Hepatitis B virus

Hepatitis A virus

What are the three clinical outcomes reported in ferrets infected with Hepatitis E virus?

Subclinical infection, acute hepatitis, chronic liver disease Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is the main serious pathogen of the ferret's respiratory system?

Canine distemper virus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission for canine distemper virus in ferrets?

Inhalation of aerosolized virus Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended age for vaccinating ferrets against canine distemper virus?

8 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for canine distemper virus in ferrets?

Supportive care only Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of cardiomegaly in ferrets?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is NOT recommended for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in ferrets?

Digoxin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential treatment for endocardiosis in ferrets?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the third most commonly seen tumor in ferrets?

Lymphoma Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is commonly involved in uni-centric lymphoma in ferrets?

Thymus Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of lymphoma involves multiple lymphoid organ sites on both sides of the diaphragm?

Stage 3 Signup and view all the answers

Which chemotherapy drug is recommended for lymphoblastic lymphoma in ferrets?

Vincristine Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the body surface area of a ferret for chemotherapeutic dosing?

9.94 + (body weight)^(2/3) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vaccines is recommended for preventing canine distemper in ferrets?

Purevac Ferret Distemper Vaccine Signup and view all the answers

What is the dosing regime for the recommended vaccine for preventing canine distemper in ferrets?

First at 8 weeks of age, then every 3 weeks for 3 occasions, and then once annually Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria is commonly found as a secondary invader after viral infections in ferrets?

Bordetella bronchiseptica Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula used to assess the size of the heart in ferrets?

(RL LA cm + RL SA cm) / (T5-T8 cm) Signup and view all the answers