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Definition
-requires good husbandry
-decrease animals' stress and increase supportive care
-find and eliminate source of infection
-decontaminate the environment |
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Term
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-Avians and exotics are NOT dogs and cats
-Inter-intra species differences |
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Term
| Allometric scaling of drugs |
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Definition
Differences in anatomy and physiology may preclude a close correlation between the rates of:
-absorption
-biotransformation
-distribution
-excretion/clearance in different species
-GFR is proportional to metabolic rate in mammals -- NOT the same in birds
-BIRDS have much lower [] of hepatic cytochrome P450 than mammals |
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Term
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Definition
-NO FDA APPROVED USE in Avians of any kind
-ELU common
-MUMS: provide legal basis for use of drugs within exotic pet practice and remove concerns of ELU |
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Term
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Definition
-Itraconazole
*AFRICAN GREYS are VERY sensitive to azoles*
-Amphotericin B
-Fluconazole
-Voriconazole |
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Term
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Definition
-TETRACYCLINES
-sanitation and disinfection
-ID carrier birds
-prevention of contact with other birds |
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Term
| Medications to avoid in small mammals |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
-Long term use
-Culture and Sensitivity
-Fluoroquinolones
-Baytril
-TMS
-Chloramphenicol
-Procaine + Benzathine Penicillin |
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Term
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Definition
-Combo therapy
1) Amoxicillin
-Metronidazole
-Pepto-Bismul
-H2 blockers
2)Clarithromycin +
-Ranitidine
-Omeprazole
-Metronidazole |
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