30 Questions
Which type of hair loss should make you suspect a hormonal or endocrine cause?
Symmetrical bilateral alopecia
What could be a possible cause of symmetrical hair loss over the flanks in a chicken?
Ovarian cyst
What is the recommended diagnostic approach for hair or feather loss in animals?
Perform a thorough clinical examination
What should be considered during the diagnostic approach for hair or feather loss?
All of the above
What should be examined during a thorough clinical examination for hair or feather loss?
All of the above
What can determine whether the hair loss is due to self-trauma or secondary disease?
Diagnostic tests
What does true hair loss indicate?
Primary disease
Which diagnostic test can be considered for hair or feather loss?
All of the above
Who should be referred to or asked for advice during the diagnosis of hair or feather loss?
All of the above
What should be used as an absolute last resort for the treatment of hair or feather loss?
Psychotropic medications
Which of the following is NOT a differential for feather loss in parrots?
Beak and feather disease
What is a common cause of feather plucking in parrots due to frustration?
Self-trauma
What is a common cause of behavioral feather loss in parrots?
Boredom
Which of the following is NOT a differential for feather loss in chickens?
Stress
What is a common cause of feather loss in chickens due to interactions within the flock?
Stress
What is a common cause of hair loss in guinea pigs?
Ringworm
What is a zoonotic disease that should be ruled out in guinea pigs with hair loss?
Ringworm
What is a differential for feather loss in parrots that is caused by a viral infection?
Beak and feather disease
What is a differential for feather loss in parrots that is caused by pain in a specific region?
Liver disease
What is a differential for feather loss in parrots that is caused by general pain?
Generalized pain
What are some differentials for feather loss in parrots?
Ectoparasites, vitamin A deficiency, poor quality of feather, stress, self-trauma, boredom, pain, beak and feather disease
What are some differentials for feather loss in chickens?
Ectoparasites (red mite, lice), stress, molting, broody bird, mating
What are some differentials for hair loss in guinea pigs?
Ectoparasites, Trixacarus, ringworm
What is a common cause of feather plucking in parrots due to frustration?
Self-trauma through frustration, sexual frustration
What is a common cause of feather loss in chickens due to interactions within the flock?
Fighting, lack of resources
What is the recommended diagnostic approach for hair or feather loss in animals?
A very thorough history, followed by a thorough clinical examination and diagnostic tests.
What are some diagnostic tests that can be considered for hair or feather loss?
Dermatology tests (skin scrape, hair/feather plucks, tape impression smears) and systemic tests (imaging, haematology, biochemistry, hormonal assays, faecal analysis).
When is true hair loss indicative of primary disease occurring?
When there is no evidence of self-trauma or secondary disease present.
Who should be referred to or asked for advice during the diagnosis of hair or feather loss?
A behaviorist, exotics vet, or farm vet.
What should be used as an absolute last resort for the treatment of hair or feather loss?
Psychotropic medications.
Test your knowledge on the various causes of feather loss in parrots with this informative quiz. Learn about ectoparasites, vitamin deficiencies, stress, self-trauma, boredom, and more. Find out how these factors can lead to feather plucking and what you can do to prevent it.
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