Mouse and Gerbil's Diet and Health Issues
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Which bacterial infection is a common cause of diarrhea in rats, mice, gerbils, and hamsters?

  • Clostridium piliforme infection
  • Pasteurella pneumotropica infection
  • Epilepsy
  • Tyzzer’s disease (correct)

What is the main risk factor associated with Clostridium piliforme infection in rodents?

  • Overfeeding
  • Old age
  • Excessive exercise
  • Poor hygiene practices (correct)

Which gland secretes orange secretion and plays a role in thermoregulation in rodents?

  • Bulbourethral gland
  • Submandibular gland
  • Harderian gland (correct)
  • Ventral scent gland

What is the common manifestation of cystic ovaries in female rodents over 400 days of age?

<p>Symmetrical alopecia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by genetic predisposition and deficiency of cerebral glutamine synthetase in young gerbils?

<p>Epilepsy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for ovarian granulosa cell tumors in non-breeding female rodents?

<p>Surgical removal of the tumor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of diarrhea in mice based on the text?

<p>Viral infections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should NSAIDs be avoided in treating mice?

<p>They can exacerbate diarrhea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for ringtail in mice?

<p>Surgical amputation of the tail (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can occur due to an obstruction from the preputial gland in male mice?

<p>Hydronephrosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main diagnostic procedure for dermatological issues in mice according to the text?

<p>Tape strip test (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication associated with idiopathic ulcerative dermatitis in mice?

<p>Fibrosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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