Small mammals 4 mod 7

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Which of the following is the recommended method for general crown reduction in guinea pigs and chinchillas?

Using clipping discs on hobby powerdrills
Using long handled sharp cutters
Using powered dental burring tools (correct)
Using files or rasps

What is the correct occlusal angle for guinea pig cheek teeth?

Horizontal
Leaning out at approximately 30 degrees
Leaning in at approximately 30 degrees (correct)
Vertical

What is the recommended treatment for rectal stool impaction in older boars?

Surgical removal
Daily expression (correct)
Hormonal treatment
Cotton bud removal

What is a common complication of ovarian cysts in guinea pigs?

Endocrine flank alopecia (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for urinary tract calculi in guinea pigs?

Surgical removal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily dosage of ascorbic acid for guinea pigs during disease and stress?

30-100mg/kg/day (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential problem associated with obesity in animals?

Hepatic lipidosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of diarrhoea in animals?

Incorrect diet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definitive diagnosis for hepatic lipidosis in animals?

Biopsy and histopathology (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended imaging technique for dental disorders in chinchillas?

Radiography (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of dental treatment in animals with dental disorders?

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

What is the potential consequence of prolonged anorexia in obese animals?

Increased susceptibility to hepatic lipidosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can cause non-obstructive GI stasis in rodents?

Obesity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the more likely cause of gut stasis in guinea pigs compared to rabbits?

Caecal torsion (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor causing non-obstructive GI stasis?

Obstructive ileus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a possible cause of non-obstructive GI stasis in rodents related to pain?

Foot pain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a possible cause of non-obstructive GI stasis in rodents related to stress?

Loud noises (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a possible cause of non-obstructive GI stasis in rodents related to other factors?

Chronic dehydration (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-obstructive ileus in rabbits?

Gradual decrease in faecal pellet size (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical radiographic change in non-obstructive ileus in rabbits?

Halo of gas around impacted material (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does obstructive ileus differ from non-obstructive ileus in rabbits?

Sudden onset (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical radiographic change in obstructive ileus in rabbits?

Bubbles of gas in the stomach (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the prognosis for rabbits with gut stasis?

Dependent on the cause and duration of stasis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential treatment option for gut stasis in rabbits?

Abdominal massage to promote passage of ingesta (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs is used to absorb Clostridial toxins?

Cholestyramine resin (Questran) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is recommended for reducing excessive gas production and associated pain?

Simethicone (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is recommended for cases of gastric ulceration and spinal lesions?

H2 receptor antagonists (B) Signup and view all the answers