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COMMON CONDATIONS OF RABBITS AND HERBIVOROUS
RODENTS REAL EXAM 80 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
2024 LATEST VERSION
What are features of dermatological disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-frequently seen

often secondary to systemic disease/stress/poor husbandry (history important)

most treatments not licensed



What is the normal hair loss processing in rabbits? - CORRECT ANSWER-usually moult twice a year
(spring and autumn) starting at head and proceeding caudally

females have dewlap from which they pull fur to line nest when pregnant/pseudopregnant (will also pull
fur from belly/thighs/chest)



What can the scent gland in guinea pigs cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-greasy fur



What are features of vit C in guinea pigs? - CORRECT ANSWER-cannot synthesise it, must be provided in
diet

hypovitaminosis C causes dermatological problems as well as systemic



What is the normal hair anatomy in chinchillas? - CORRECT ANSWER-very dense fur (up to 90 hairs per
follicle)

must have dust bath provided daily (essential for maintaining coat condition)

avoid humidity (>50-60%, >80% leads to matted fur)

fur slip natural defence mechanism (will lead to bald patches)



What is the small animal exemption scheme? - CORRECT ANSWER-permits certain medicine to be placed
on the market without a marketing authorisation, subject to certain conditions

applies only to vet medicine labelled exclusively for use in listed animals that are not intended for
human consumption

not relevant under cascade as not licensed

, What animals are medicines permitted under the SAE scheme for? - CORRECT ANSWER-aquarium
animals, cage birds, homing pigeons, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets, rabbits



What are features of cheyletiella parasitovorax in rabbits? - CORRECT ANSWER-scurfy skin, white flakes
in fur, scaling, hair loss of dorsum

zoonotic, more common in immunocompromised/debilitated rabbits (not grooming)

diagnosis (tape strips, microscopy see big mites)

treatment (ivermectin, treat in-contacts, change bedding after each treatment)



What are features of psoroptes cuniculi in rabbits? - CORRECT ANSWER-ear mites

spread by direct contact, survive 3 weeks in environment

crusting and ulceration in external ear canals, pruritus, head shaking, drooping pinnae

diagnosis (direct visualisation, microscopy)

treatment (ivermectin/selamectin, analgesia, treat in-contact rabbits)



What are features of fleas in rabbits? - CORRECT ANSWER-cat flea (ctenocephalides felis) if in house,
European rabbit flea (vector for myxomatosis)

diagnosis (similar to cat/dog, see fleas/dirt)

treatment (imidacloprid topical licensed adulticide, permethrin spot on, selamectin, do not use fipronil,
treat cats/dogs/environment)



What are treatments for ectoparasites in rabbits? - CORRECT ANSWER-ivermectin (0.2-0.4mg/kg
PO/SC/topically every 10-14 days x 3 treatments, not licensed)

Xeno 450/Xeno 50 mini (ivermectin spot on, not licensed, SAE)

Xenex ultra spot on (permethrin spot-on, not licensed, SAE)

stronghold (selamectin spot on, not licensed)

advantage 40/80mg (imidacloprid, licensed for use in rabbits for fleas)



What are predisposing factors for flystrike in rabbits? - CORRECT ANSWER-perineal faecal soiling (e.g.
from caecotrophs/D+), dental disease, obesity, low fibre diet, urine soiling/scald (e.g. cystitis/renal
disease/neuro disease/spinal pain)

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