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Myoxmatosis is what kind of virus?
Definition
Pox virus
Term
Kits get passive immunity for myoxmotosis for how many weeks?
Definition
4-6 weeks
Term
When are myxomatosis skin lesions seen?
Definition
4-5 days
Term
when does skin start to thicken with rabbits infected with myxomatosis?
Definition
9 days
Term
What is the vaccine regime for Myxomatosis?
Definition
1 dose of bivalent RHDV/myoxma vaccine at 5 weeks, with annual booster
Term
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease is caused by what kind of virus?
Definition
calcivirus
Term
How long is the incubation period for RHD?
Definition
3-4 days
Term
When should you neuter rabbits?
Definition

females: 4-6 mo. 

males: >4 mo. 

Term
Why is neutering important in females?
Definition
prevents pseudopregnancies, uterine adenocarcinomas and companion fighting
Term
How can you treat pinworms?
Definition
fenbendazole
Term
How do you treat rabbit mites/lice?
Definition
ivermectin
Term
How do you treat fleas in rabbits?
Definition
Imidaclopramide
Term
When do congenital malocclusions occur?
Definition
8-10 weeks
Term
ca:phos unblanced ratio can lead to what in dental terms?
Definition
alveolar bone resorption and tooth loosening
Term
What are the 6 important steps for a GI stasis case?
Definition

1. FLuids

2. Nutritional support

3. Prokinetic therapy

4. Calm environment

5. Analgesia

6. exercise 

Term
Why are CRI's imporant in analgesia?
Definition

to allow for a lower plane of anaesthesis

( low does ket, dexmedetomidine, morphine) 

Term
Why should you be careful when handling rabbit intestines?
Definition
prone to adhesions
Term
What drug can be used to reduce adhesions post surgery ?
Definition
verapamil
Term
What suture material is used to close the muscle layer in a spay
Definition
PDS
Term
What suture material is used to close the subcut and intraderm layer  in a spay
Definition
Monocryl
Term
What is the right temp for an abdominal lavage?
Definition
38-39 C
Term
In the male, what prevents herniation and intestinal strangulation?
Definition
large inguinal fat pads assoc with epidydmis
Term
How long should you keep males separated from females after castration?
Definition
6 weeks
Term
For limb amputation where is appropriate to amputate for a forelimb?
Definition
level of mid humerus or at scapula
Term
For limb amputation where is appropriate to amputate for a hindlimb?
Definition
proximal 1/3 of femur, or coxofemoral joint
Term
What must you be careful about damaging when performing a bulla osteotomy?
Definition
- facial nerve
Term
Why is a PECA better than a TECA?
Definition
- better cosmetic outcome
Term
Rabbit urine is normally?
Definition

alkaline

- if not, could represent a metabolic acidosis 

Term
When should you check for ketones?
Definition
anorexic rabbits
Term
Why are RBC different in rabbits?
Definition
shorter lifespan
Term
What type of kidneys do rabbits have?
Definition
unipapillae- one papilla and calyx enter ureter directly
Term
Why should you beware when using tilmicosin?
Definition
sudden death related to cardiovascular failure
Term
Do you have to starve rabbits before surgery?
Definition

no, 

eat up until 1 hour prior to surgery, remove hay 10 min before surgery 

Term
What type of Breathing system should be used for rabbits?
Definition
ayres T Piece, or Bain system
Term
When using a V gel, what is also important to monitor?
Definition
Capnography, incase v gel moves out of place or blocks the airway
Term
What is the intra operative fluid rate for rabbits?
Definition
4ml/kg/hr
Term
a secondary infection with pododermatitis can lead to ?
Definition
osteomyelitis
Term
E. Cuniculi ab levels rise when?
Definition
at 21 days post infection and peak at 63 days
Term
How can you treat E. Cuniculi
Definition
Fenbendazole for 4 weeks
Term
Heat stroke can present as?
Definition
LRT
Term
What is a good sized ET tube
Definition
2 - 3.5 mm
Term
Where are the sites for in intraosseus injection ?
Definition

Proximal femur

p. tibia

p. humerus 

Term
What can benzodiazepines be used for?
Definition
reduce urethral spasm
Term
Where are the sites for IM injection?
Definition

Dorsal lumbar muscles

quadriceps

semimembranous, semitendinosus muscles 

Term
Blood volume of a rabbit
Definition

55-78 ml 

can take up to 10% 

Term
What can mess up interpretation of a thoracic x ray
Definition
intrathoracic fat and thymus
Term
what is metoclopramide limited to?
Definition
proximal GIT
Term
P. multicoda is sensitive to which drug?
Definition
Penicillin G
Term
Cheylietella
Definition
rabbit fur mite
Term
Psoroptes cuniculi
Definition
rabbit ear mite
Term
How long can rabbits shed spores of E. cuniculi for?
Definition
9 weeks
Term
repeated attempts of intubation can result in?
Definition
laryngeal odeoma and haemorrhage
Term
there is alot of periovarian and periuterine fat that is found where?
Definition
mesometrium
Term
What promotes secretion of motilin peptide?
Definition
Fat
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