35 Questions
What is the purpose of insulin in the body?
To decrease blood glucose levels
Which of the following clostridial organisms causes wound infections in sheep, cattle, and goats?
Clostridium septicum
Which of the following is NOT a toxic chemical that can cause acute renal failure in pets?
Pyrethrin
What are some common health issues that lizards may suffer from?
Renal disease and urinary calculi
What are the housing requirements for reptiles?
Enclosure material, size, temperature, humidity, and UVB lighting
Which of the following is NOT a type of diet for reptiles?
Piscivorous
Which of the following is a poisonous plant toxic to pets?
Oleander
Which clostridial organism is associated with overeating in sheep, cattle, and goats?
Clostridium perfringens type D
What causes diabetes?
Not enough insulin or resistance to its effects
How should snakes be restrained?
By grasping the head at the mandible
Which clostridial organism causes muscle damage in sheep and cattle?
Clostridium chauvoei
What is the proper restraint technique for lizards?
Securing the head and avoiding grabbing the tail
Which of the following is NOT a poisonous food for pets?
Carrots
What is a potential consequence of feeding high protein diets to chelonians?
Renal disease
When is short-acting insulin typically used?
For immediate control
Which clostridial organism damages the liver in cattle and sheep?
Clostridium novyi type B
Which of the following is a contraindication for inducing emesis in pets?
Ingested corrosive substances
How often do most diabetic pets need insulin injections?
Twice a day
What is a potential consequence of administering ivermectin to turtles and tortoises?
Toxicity
How should snakes be restrained?
Grasping the head at the mandible and supporting the body with another hand or additional handlers
What is a glucose curve used for in diabetic pets?
To assess glycemic control and determine insulin dosing adjustments
What are some potential zoonotic diseases that chelonians can carry?
Salmonella and Mycobacterium
Which clostridial organism causes stiffness and sensitivity in horses and pigs?
Clostridium tetani
Which of the following is toxic to turtles and tortoises?
Ivermectin
Which of the following is NOT a method used to treat ingested toxins in pets?
Intravenous fluids
What is a potential consequence of lipidosis in chelonians?
Obesity and lethargy
What are some health issues that lizards can be susceptible to?
Parasites, bacterial and fungal infections, and zoonotic diseases like Salmonella
What are some health issues that snakes can suffer from?
Bacterial and fungal infections, viral diseases like inclusion body disease and herpes virus, and cancer
What are some potential health issues that snakes may suffer from?
Inclusion body disease and herpes virus
What is a potential consequence of improper husbandry and hygiene practices in reptiles?
Respiratory infections
What are some health issues that chelonians can experience?
All of the above
What can cause hepatic lipidosis in chelonians?
Both A and B
How should restraint techniques for chelonians be carried out?
By securing the head
What can high protein diets lead to in chelonians?
Renal disease and skeletal deformities
What is a potential consequence of accelerated growth or early maturity in chelonians?
Renal disease
Study Notes
- Small animal poisonings are common in veterinary practice.
- Poisonous plants like oleander, lilies, and sago palm are toxic to pets.
- Ethylene glycol (antifreeze) and rodenticides are toxic chemicals that cause acute renal failure and require hemodialysis.
- Metaldehyde (snail bait) and pyrethrin (flea treatment) cause seizures and tremoring.
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is toxic to cats and causes methemoglobin formation.
- Chocolate, grapes/raisins, onions, and xylitol (found in sugarless gum) are poisonous foods for pets.
- Emesis induction and gastric lavage are used to treat ingested toxins.
- Inducing emesis is contraindicated in certain cases like pets with megaesophagus or those who have ingested corrosive substances.
- Gastric lavage is performed under general anesthesia to wash out the stomach of potential toxins.
- Activated charcoal is administered after the stomach has been emptied.
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