Ferret and fish 12 mod 9
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Which of the following is a possible cause of seizures in ferrets mentioned in the text?

  • Spinal trauma
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Hyperammonaemia
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Which of the following diseases may result in both seizures and non-suppurative meningoencephalitis in ferrets?

  • Canine distemper virus
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Neosporosis
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is the recommended treatment for seizuring activity in ferrets?

  • No specific treatment
  • 12.5-25mg/kg clindamycin, q12h
  • Empirical treatment for dogs and cats (correct)
  • Surgical intervention

    • What is the most common location for a chordoma tumor in the spinal cord?

    <p>Tip of the tail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases may result in paresis in ferrets?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a side effect of persistent oestrogen in female ferrets?

    <p>Bone marrow suppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended method to prevent the side effects of persistent oestrogen in female ferrets?

    <p>Hormonal intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can also cause hyperoestroginism in female ferrets?

    <p>Adrenocortical disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the clinical signs of hyperoestroginism in female ferrets?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be used to suppress oestrogen production in female ferrets with clinical signs?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common clinical sign of adrenal disease in ferrets?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of adrenal disease in ferrets?

    <p>High LH levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland in ferrets is more likely to develop adrenal disease?

    <p>Left adrenal gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended diagnostic panel for detecting adrenocortical disease in ferrets?

    <p>Oestradiol, androstenedione, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, and DHEAS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option has shown success in resolving clinical signs of adrenal disease in ferrets?

    <p>Deslorelin implants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most commonly seen neoplasm in older ferrets?

    <p>Insulinomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the clinical signs of insulinoma in ferrets?

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    What blood levels are suggestive of insulinoma in ferrets?

    <p>Glucose levels lower than 3.3mmol/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for insulinoma in ferrets?

    <p>Medical therapy using prednisolone and diazoxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective way to confirm an insulinoma in ferrets?

    <p>Successful biopsy of nodular lesions in the pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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