Hedgehogs and Chinchillas
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Why is the toe nail clip not a good method for blood collection in hedgehogs? | fluids from crushed tissue around the nail bed can interfere with test results |
| Up to ____ml of blood can safely be collected from a hedgehog for every 100g of body weight. | 1 |
| Venipuncture in hedgehogs requires? | anesthesia |
| Most injectable medications in the hedgehog are given in the ______, while IM injections are given in the _____ and most likely require _______. | sq on the back; thigh; GA |
| _____ medications are ideal for hedgehogs. (route) | oral |
| Hedgehogs are _____vores. | insecta |
| The stomach of the hedgehog is similar to _____ with a simple _____. | carnivores; stomach |
| Hedgehogs have no ______ in the GI tract. | cecum |
| Salmonella, candidiasis, crypto., endoparasites, obstructions, ulceratinos, enteritis, and neoplasia are diseases of the hedgehog ______. | GI |
| Pasturella, bordatella, and corynebacterium are the top causes of _____ dz in hedgehogs. | respiratory |
| _____ and _____ dz is a viral dz of hedgehogs that is rare in captive bred animals, but casues vesicular lesions of the tongue, snout, and feet. This is a _____ dz. | foot/mouth; reportable |
| ____ virus in hedgehogs is fatal and causes posterior paresis, anorexia and death. | herpes |
| T/F hedgehogs are resistant to otodectes cyanotis. | F; can get |
| A ____ yo hedgehog is considered geriatric. | 2 |
| Mast cell tumors, SCC, neurofibromas, and fibrous histocytomas are neoplasias of _____. | hedgehogs |
| _____ _______syndrome is a dz of older hedgehogs 2-3 years of age that presents with hind limb ataxia, tetra-paresis and muscle atrophy. Most animals die 18-25 mos after onset of c/s. | wobbly hedgehog |
| Axonal swelling, degeneration of axons and myelin in the white matter of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves is the histological findings in a hedgehog with? | wobbly hedgehog syndrome |
| Chins. are similar to _____ but hardier. | guinea pigs |
| Unlike hedgehogs, chins. have a _____ in the GI. | cecum |
| _______trophy is performed in chins. but may be passed during the day as chins feed at night. | ceco |
| What is the best way to prevent dental dz and prevent enteritis in chins? | feed hay grass |
| Dental disorders in chins usually result from a diet low in _____ and not having _____ to chew on. | fiber; toys |
| Chins fed raisins, nuts, and fruits, as well as mothers feeding on placentas are at the highest risk for developing? | esophageal choke |
| _____ _____ can be caused by bloat, impactions, intuss. bacterial overgrowth, and endotoxemia. | gut stasis |
| ____ in chins is caused by overeating of clover, sudden food changes or high carb diets. Tx? | bloat; stomach tube/trocharization |
| _____ are formed from fur chewing. | trichobezoars |
| A low fiber diet and a pellet only diet, besides causing dental issues can cause _______ that is treated with fluids and fresh fruits. | constipation |
| Besides fluids, laxatives, and motility enhancers, ______are very important when treating gut stasis in the chin. | analgesics |
| Torsion, impactions, and intuss, all require _____ to successfully treat the chin. | sx |
| Too many fresh veggies is the main cause of ____ in chins. and may lead to rectal prolapse. | diarrhea |
| The palatial ostium in chins makes ______ difficult, like in G. pigs. | intubation |
| The primary ddx for nasal dz in chins is?(2) | dental malocclusion; tooth root abscess |
| ____ is when fur is trapped around the base of the penis and forms a constricting ring. | fur ring |
| Stranguria, excessive grooming of the prepuce, lethargy and decreased appetite, as well as paraphimosis or inflam. of the penis are the top c/s for? | fur ring |
| How can you reduce the swelling of the penis due to fur ring? | 50% dextrose and lube |
| _______ is a dz of chins fed moldy hay or spoiled silage. | listeriosis |
| CNS signs in a chin, with diarrhea and vague specific signs that ate some sketchy food is likely due to? | listeriosis |
| Chins, like _______ can also get cerebral larval migrans. | rabbits |
| The top two ddx for neuro. signs in chins are? | listeriosis and cerebral larval migrans |
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