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Which of the following is a key cause of dental disorders in rabbits?

Poor mandibular and maxillary bone quality

Overlong molar teeth

Inadequate wear and overgrowth of crowns

Suboptimal calcium content in food (correct)

Why is radiography recommended in rabbit dentistry?

To evaluate mandibular and maxillary bone quality

To determine the alignment of incisors and cheek teeth

To assess crown length and apposition pattern

To identify tooth or teeth for removal (correct)

When should a full radiographic evaluation be obtained in rabbit dentistry?

When there is head abscessation or chronic dacryocystitis (correct)

When there is inadequate wear and overgrowth of crowns

When there is incisor overgrowth

When there is poor mandibular and maxillary bone quality

What is the purpose of obtaining lateral views in rabbit dentistry?

To assess crown length and apposition pattern Signup and view all the answers

In which cases is it wise to obtain a radiographic evaluation in rabbit dentistry?

When there is head abscessation or chronic dacryocystitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the main aim of dental treatment for rabbits?

To restore the normal occlusal anatomy of the teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended tool for removing larger, thicker spurs in rabbits?

Powered dental burring tools Signup and view all the answers

What is the best course of action for treating abscesses in rabbits?

Full surgical resection Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for trimming incisors in rabbits?

Using cutting discs on hobby powerdrills Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of ocular discharges in rabbits?

Dacryocystitis Signup and view all the answers

Which species are particularly benefited by pharmaceutical mists?

Rabbits, rats, birds, and reptiles Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of pharmaceutical mists?

They rapidly achieve high tissue concentrations where required Signup and view all the answers

What can pharmaceutical mists do to the respiratory tract?

Rehydrate it Signup and view all the answers

Where can pharmaceutical mists be obtained from?

Pharmacists, Internet retailers, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What are the health and safety concerns in producing pharmaceutical mists?

They can cause systemic toxicity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of chronic dacryocystitis in rabbits?

Incisor tooth root pathology Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for primary conjunctivitis in rabbits?

Flushing of the tear ducts Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is the most widely used for rabbits due to its licensed status and lack of tendency to induce antibiotic associated colitis?

Enrofloxacin Signup and view all the answers

Where is the best location for intramuscular injection in rabbits?

Lumbar spine Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of nebulization in veterinary medicine?

To deliver drugs to the bronchioles and alveoli Signup and view all the answers