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Which of the following is the recommended method for general crown reduction in guinea pigs and chinchillas?
Using powered dental burring tools
What is the correct occlusal angle for guinea pig cheek teeth?
Leaning in at approximately 30 degrees
What is the recommended treatment for rectal stool impaction in older boars?
Daily expression
What is a common complication of ovarian cysts in guinea pigs?
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What is the recommended treatment for urinary tract calculi in guinea pigs?
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What is the recommended daily dosage of ascorbic acid for guinea pigs during disease and stress?
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Which of the following is a potential problem associated with obesity in animals?
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What is a potential cause of diarrhoea in animals?
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What is the definitive diagnosis for hepatic lipidosis in animals?
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What is the recommended imaging technique for dental disorders in chinchillas?
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What is the main aim of dental treatment in animals with dental disorders?
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What is the potential consequence of prolonged anorexia in obese animals?
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Which of the following factors can cause non-obstructive GI stasis in rodents?
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What is the more likely cause of gut stasis in guinea pigs compared to rabbits?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor causing non-obstructive GI stasis?
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What is an example of a possible cause of non-obstructive GI stasis in rodents related to pain?
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What is an example of a possible cause of non-obstructive GI stasis in rodents related to stress?
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What is an example of a possible cause of non-obstructive GI stasis in rodents related to other factors?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of non-obstructive ileus in rabbits?
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What is a typical radiographic change in non-obstructive ileus in rabbits?
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How does obstructive ileus differ from non-obstructive ileus in rabbits?
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What is a typical radiographic change in obstructive ileus in rabbits?
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What is the prognosis for rabbits with gut stasis?
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What is a potential treatment option for gut stasis in rabbits?
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Which of the following drugs is used to absorb Clostridial toxins?
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Which drug is recommended for reducing excessive gas production and associated pain?
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Which drug is recommended for cases of gastric ulceration and spinal lesions?
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Which drug acts primarily on the hindgut and is considered the most useful for gastro-intestinal prokinetics?
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Which of the following is NOT recommended for use in obstructive ileus?
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What is the aim of nutritional support in hindgut fermenting rodents?
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