50 Questions
Which condition is commonly associated with oculonasal discharge in rabbits?
Dental disease
What is the best view to visualize the bony structures of the middle ears in rabbits?
Dorsoventral view
Which imaging technique can be used to determine retrobulbar masses in ferrets?
Ultrasound
Which type of neoplasm has been reported in the skull of a rabbit?
Osteogenic sarcoma
Which type of cardiomyopathy is more commonly reported in ferrets?
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Which joints are commonly affected by septic arthritis in rabbits?
Phalangeal and tarsal
What is an increasingly common diagnosis in older ferrets?
Valvular insufficiency
What is a common sign of osteoarthritis in older rabbits?
Septic arthritis
Which heartworm produces right-sided heart failure in ferrets?
Dirofilaria immitis
What is the purpose of myelography in rabbits?
To diagnose degenerative disc disease and spinal abscesses
What is the common incidental finding in ferrets with little significance?
Aortic regurgitation
What is the distinguishing feature of polycystic disease in ferrets?
Presence of multiple irregular cysts in the kidneys and often the liver
Which of the following is a common radiographic abnormality seen in ferrets with heartworm infestation?
Pleural effusion
What is the typical appearance of pneumonia in ferrets on radiographs?
Interstitial and alveolar pattern
What is a common cause of gastric bloat in recently weaned ferrets?
Gas production
What is a possible cause of thickening of the small intestine in ferrets?
All of the above
What is the most commonly seen diagnostic imaging abnormality in ferrets with lymphoma?
Lymphadenopathy
What is a common condition affecting the male ferret's prostate?
Adrenal gland neoplasia
Which type of exercise is strongly advisable for rabbits to slow cartilage degeneration and disease progression?
Outdoor exercise on grass
What is the normal position of the liver in healthy rabbits?
Flattened cranio-caudally and found completely underneath the caudal ribcage
What may indicate gut stasis and localized gas build-up in rabbits?
Larger crescentic gas caps in the stomach
How can gastric emptying and intestinal motility be assessed in rabbits?
By measuring the time it takes for a liquid marker to reach the cecum
What technique can be used to outline the bladder lining in rabbits?
Negative contrast techniques using air
What may cause intense visceral pain in rabbits?
Renal and ureteral calculi
Which drug is most suitable for the management of osteoarthritis in rabbits?
Meloxicam
What is the recommended dosage of meloxicam for severe cases of osteoarthritis in rabbits?
0.6mg/kg per os once a day
What did a study by Turner et al (2006) conclude about the dosing frequency of meloxicam in rabbits?
Once daily dosing is unlikely to provide effective analgesia over a 24 hour period
Why is corticosteroid treatment contraindicated in rabbits with osteoarthritis?
It can exacerbate other diseases
What is essential for preventing further progression of osteoarthritic changes in rabbits?
Weight control
What did Flecknell report about the use of meloxicam in laboratory rabbits?
Meloxicam can be administered once in laboratory rabbits
Which organ can be assessed for hepatomegaly by ultrasound in birds?
Liver
What is the characteristic ultrasound finding of hepatic lipidosis in birds?
Increased echogenicity of liver walls
What can be a challenging aspect of diagnosing hepatic tumours in birds using ultrasound?
Differentiating them from granulomas and areas of hepatic necrosis
What is a common finding in liver diseases such as haemochromatosis in birds?
Hepatomegaly
What can ultrasound be used to diagnose in birds related to the heart?
Valvular defects
What can be diagnosed by ultrasound in birds with respect to the reproductive system?
Coelomic deposition of eggs
What can be visualized by ultrasound in birds when ascitic/coelomic fluid is present?
Liver
What can be seen as the ovary becomes enlarged enough to push ventrally in birds?
Hypoechoic 'bunches of grapes'
What can differentiate egg-yolk peritonitis from a true ascitic effusion in birds?
Turbid appearance
What can be diagnosed by ultrasound in birds with respect to the spleen?
Splenic tumours
Which bones are most commonly affected by metabolic bone disease in juvenile birds?
Long bones
What skeletal deformity is often associated with cystic ovarian disease and persistent hyperoestrogenaemia in birds?
Polyostotic hyperostosis
What is the visible effect of an enlarged liver on a ventro-dorsal radiograph of a bird?
Visible gap between the heart and liver shadows
What condition is indicated by an enlarged proventriculus seen on a lateral radiograph of a bird?
Gastric dilatation syndrome
Where can an enlarged spleen be seen on a radiograph of a bird?
Dorsal to the liver shadow
How may damaged kidneys appear on a radiograph of a bird?
All of the above
What can cause dilation of the great vessels exiting the heart in birds?
Both atherosclerosis and metastatic mineralisation
What is a common condition affecting the long bones of juvenile birds with metabolic bone disease?
Bending into a right angle
What is the effect of an enlarged kidney on the abdominal air sac in birds?
It obliterates a section of the air sac
What can cause the great vessels exiting the heart in birds to be more radiodense?
Metastatic mineralisation
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